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I created this tool to help pull the CV axle of your 100 Series LC/LX470 as far outward as possible to aid in measuring & installing a properly sized snap ring. This tool is made from 16ga. 14ga galvanneal 304-4 stainless steel drilled and reamed on a manual vertical mill laser cut on an Amada Ensis 3015AJ and bent on an Amada HD2204 NT press brake. As of 11/24/21 I am now only offering these tools in the 304-4 stainless steel finish. All hardware is included. More info can be found in this thread - Wheel Bearing Service w/Pics. What I call the two outer "support" bolts can rest either on the hub flange studs, or the alignment dimples as shown in the last 2 pics.
PRICE IS $30 + SHIPPING. I typically use USPS Small Priority Mail Boxes so expect $8.65. Pm or post here if you'd like one!
What's included:
- 6"16ga 14ga 304-4 stainless steel
- (2x) 3/8-16 x 3" outer support bolts
- (2x) 3/8-16 hex nuts
- (1x) M8 x 1.25 x 50mm axle bolt
- (5x) flat washers
Cross-posted in the 100 tech thread here - CV Axle Puller Tool for 100 Series LC/LX470
Crazy adventure of @ramangain using it as an emergency tool to get back home after his snap ring failed and he no longer had a groove to fit a new one. Drove from OR to NM with it attached: Will It Make It 950 Miles?
UPDATE 10/20/20: I currently have a resupply of steel square tubing on the way so I'm looking at the next batch being ready for shipment on 10/28/20
UPDATE 10/28/20: 5 currently in stock ready to ship! Got more material & hardware coming in Saturday so hopefully I can always keep these in stock. Still working on the coating. So far I've tried gloss black, semi-gloss black, and flat black (all enamel paints); out of all those the flat black seems to be the best looking, most resistant to scratching/chipping, and closest to a 'powdercoat' finish
UPDATE 10/30/20: Due to abundant free time I made another batch so I now have about 16 completed and ready for shipping! PM if you’d like one. Like I said before I’ve been experimenting with coatings for a while now, but I’ve finally settled on flat black enamel. If you received any other finish and want the flat black instead, just let me know and I’ll send another piece of square tubing out to you at no cost.
UPDATE 1/27/21: I currently have 5 parts in stock and ready to ship. I recently got a new job and I'm also closing on a new house at the end of this month/early next month so I'm putting my projects on hold temporarily. However, give me a month and I'll be back up and running! I also have access to CNC lasers, mills, and press brakes now so that should be very helpful for my future projects!
UPDATE 3/12/21: Currently experimenting with alternative manufacturing methods by basically making 2 C-channels that nest inside one another making the square tubing. I am having a few units cut using an Amada Ensis 3015AJ fiber laser, bending them using an Amada HD2204NT press brake, and possibly weld it in just a couple spots along the seam but still trying to decide whether it's worth that last step. With the precision I can achieve it's basically an interference fit, and when tightening down the bolts they only bring the pieces together even more.
Project To-Do List (Coming Soon!):
1) Emergency Flange Cap Kit - Eliminates the need for a c-clip in the event it self destructions at an inconvenient time. Will include a 304 or 316 stainless steel flush cap, axle bolt, & wrench
2) Spindle Grease Tool - Eliminates the need to remove the axle nuts/washers and altering wheel bearing preload in order to grease the spindle bearings. This tool will only require removal of the dust cap, c-clip, & hub flange. Can be done with all 4 wheels on the ground! I've been trying to incorporate this design into Project #1 by simply drilling and tapping a hole in the side or top of the flush cap for a grease zerk fitting, but the imbalance of weight and need for a counterweight is proving to be more than I care to incorporate in what's supposed to be a 'simple' tool. Plus the fact that it also needs an o-ring at the base to prevent grease squeeze where it meets the locking nut adds another level of difficulty. Will more than likely end up making this a dedicated tool but we'll see.
Raw 14ga galvanneal steel before epoxy paint
Raw 14ga 304-4 stainless steel with no added finish
PRICE IS $30 + SHIPPING. I typically use USPS Small Priority Mail Boxes so expect $8.65. Pm or post here if you'd like one!
What's included:
- 6"
- (2x) 3/8-16 x 3" outer support bolts
- (2x) 3/8-16 hex nuts
- (1x) M8 x 1.25 x 50mm axle bolt
- (5x) flat washers
Cross-posted in the 100 tech thread here - CV Axle Puller Tool for 100 Series LC/LX470
Crazy adventure of @ramangain using it as an emergency tool to get back home after his snap ring failed and he no longer had a groove to fit a new one. Drove from OR to NM with it attached: Will It Make It 950 Miles?
UPDATE 10/20/20: I currently have a resupply of steel square tubing on the way so I'm looking at the next batch being ready for shipment on 10/28/20
UPDATE 10/28/20: 5 currently in stock ready to ship! Got more material & hardware coming in Saturday so hopefully I can always keep these in stock. Still working on the coating. So far I've tried gloss black, semi-gloss black, and flat black (all enamel paints); out of all those the flat black seems to be the best looking, most resistant to scratching/chipping, and closest to a 'powdercoat' finish
UPDATE 10/30/20: Due to abundant free time I made another batch so I now have about 16 completed and ready for shipping! PM if you’d like one. Like I said before I’ve been experimenting with coatings for a while now, but I’ve finally settled on flat black enamel. If you received any other finish and want the flat black instead, just let me know and I’ll send another piece of square tubing out to you at no cost.
UPDATE 1/27/21: I currently have 5 parts in stock and ready to ship. I recently got a new job and I'm also closing on a new house at the end of this month/early next month so I'm putting my projects on hold temporarily. However, give me a month and I'll be back up and running! I also have access to CNC lasers, mills, and press brakes now so that should be very helpful for my future projects!
UPDATE 3/12/21: Currently experimenting with alternative manufacturing methods by basically making 2 C-channels that nest inside one another making the square tubing. I am having a few units cut using an Amada Ensis 3015AJ fiber laser, bending them using an Amada HD2204NT press brake, and possibly weld it in just a couple spots along the seam but still trying to decide whether it's worth that last step. With the precision I can achieve it's basically an interference fit, and when tightening down the bolts they only bring the pieces together even more.
Project To-Do List (Coming Soon!):
1) Emergency Flange Cap Kit - Eliminates the need for a c-clip in the event it self destructions at an inconvenient time. Will include a 304 or 316 stainless steel flush cap, axle bolt, & wrench
2) Spindle Grease Tool - Eliminates the need to remove the axle nuts/washers and altering wheel bearing preload in order to grease the spindle bearings. This tool will only require removal of the dust cap, c-clip, & hub flange. Can be done with all 4 wheels on the ground! I've been trying to incorporate this design into Project #1 by simply drilling and tapping a hole in the side or top of the flush cap for a grease zerk fitting, but the imbalance of weight and need for a counterweight is proving to be more than I care to incorporate in what's supposed to be a 'simple' tool. Plus the fact that it also needs an o-ring at the base to prevent grease squeeze where it meets the locking nut adds another level of difficulty. Will more than likely end up making this a dedicated tool but we'll see.
Raw 14ga galvanneal steel before epoxy paint
Raw 14ga 304-4 stainless steel with no added finish
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