Re: [FWDLK] Brake/wheel puller

Rear Brake Drum Puller:
It consists of a 6"x6"x5/8" steel plate with the 5 holes drilled on the 4 1/2" bolt pattern that all Mopars, except Imperial, use. For 1956 and newer cars that have studs on the drum, we made elongated nuts (1 3/8" long) by drilling and tapping hex rod for right and left hand thread. We cut right & left hand threaded studs to length and screwed them about half way into the elongated nuts and tack welded them into place to maintain the right length. You screw the five elongated nuts onto the stud on the drum. The studs stick out beyond the axle far enough to install the plate over the studs and sits against the axle shaft. You put a nut & washer on each stud & tighten them until the drum comes off. It pulls on all five studs and is shorter & sturdier than three legged pullers.
The puller for pre-1956 Mopars uses the same plate but the hardware is different to attach to those drums that have threaded holes in the drum. I sell them with the guarantee that if you are not satisfied with the puller, send it back for a refund. So far no one has sent one back. The puller for 1956 and newer cars sells for $100.00. The kit that includes hardware for pulling pre-1956 drums is $125.00. Add $12.00 for UPS shipping within US. To order, send a check made to Les Fairbanks to T & L Mold 1246 E. Empire Ave. Benton Harbor, MI 49022. I have a few pullers made up and usually ship the same day I get the check. Thanks, Les email: lessue52@xxxxxxxxxxx (06/09/10

On Aug 18, 2010, at 8:30 AM, Mike & Chris Morelli wrote:

For the past 15 yrs I have had a local garage do the brakes to both my 57 and 58 Plymouths, seeing how he was the only one around that that the wheel pull tool. Recently he has down sized and had some of his employees (non-mechanics) clean out his shop. Doing so the tool was tossed.

I am looking for help in locating someone who has one for sale, or if anyone knows where I can buy one. I was told that the Chrysler 300 club sells heavy duty ones, but have been unable to fine that info. If you can help me locate one or even give me the proper name of this tool so I can keep my eyes open on e-bay, that would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike Morelli

57-58 Plymouths

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