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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by goldentaco03, Jul 12, 2018.

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  1. Jul 13, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    Yeah, he busted the boots on the BJ and TREs so needed to replace them...
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2018 at 4:45 PM
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    IMO, hammers are for beating on something that doesn't really fit, or maybe taking out some aggression. I don't resort to "brute force" until necessary.

    The pitman arm puller works much more easily (IMO), and seems to be more of a "precision" tool.

    I know plenty of pro mechanics use the method, I just prefer to use a method where I'm not beating the snot out of my truck to "fix" it, lol.

    Whatever... do what works for you. If one method doesn't work, they another...
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    Blew a cv boot and needed to replace lbjs with an unknown amount of miles. Yeah I probably did a few things wrong with the hammering, could’ve left it bolted to the knuckle and had the spring put pressure on it...oh well. I’m also not a fan of beating on components like a control arm, god forbid it gets bent out of shape, even though that’s very unlikely.

    Pitman puller took It off first try. Thanks for all your guys help. New ball joint and axle in no problems, hope the seal doesn’t leak. Only time will tell.

    Now to do the other side.

    Side note, what is the torque spec for the axle nut? The sheet I have says like 100ft lbs or so, that seems low...
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2018 at 7:25 PM
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    Mostly because big hammers are cheap. If I could afford quality tools I would in a heartbeat. This is just a hobby for me though. Not even a daily driver.
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    Pitman puller rented/bought for $10 from autozone! Can’t beat it!
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    Which pitman tool?
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2018 at 8:14 PM
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    174 ft/lb for non freewheeling hubs.
     
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    That's cheap...
     
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    WTF. I rented a tool a few weeks ago from my local O'Reilly's & they specifically told me I had 48 hrs to return it, even said it on the receipt. But prior to that, last time I rented a tool which was years ago, from the same store they didn't tell me anything & I don't remember if it said anything on the receipt. Doesn't matter though, I usually return the same day anyway. I hate short return deadlines!

    Not sure about Autozone, they don't have a whole lot of rental tools in stock but the store closest too my house is new.
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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    Not only that, using a hammer is much quicker & is why many mechanics don't use pullers. That's how I was taught when I started working at a shop. Also pullers are generally universal, they don't always work for every vehicle & can damage boots. They also don't last long in a shop, they get abused and break. Unless the shop speciallizes in certain makes/models so they will have make/model specific pullers. But on some vehicles you do need to use them to avoid damage, 1st gen Taco is not one of them. ;)
     
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    True words. In my trade a hammer fixes very few things. So when I'm wrenching on the truck or farm equipment, hammer time!
     
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    You wrote: "I rented a set of pitman pullers then forgot to return them so now I own them. They’re pretty handy and I’m glad I have them."

    I don't see anything about charging a credit card on your first post, nor do I see anything about "lengthy discussion".

    I didn't call you a thief. You're right, I only got part of the story - the part that you posted.

    I don't need any crap or other "life tips" from the likes of you, so piss off.
     
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  13. Jul 14, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    Fight fight fight! :)

    Sounds liike you have never rented a tool from a auto parts chain store. When you rent a tool, you have to pay for the tool up front, full price for the tool. Then when you return the tool within the allowed rental period they refund you back the entire amount. That way if it's never returned, you already purchased the tool.
     
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  14. Jul 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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    I think it's linked in this thread (or another thread) somewhere already but one like this:
     
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  15. Jul 14, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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    I dunno man, different store, different policy I guess...?

    Maybe they never told me about a deadline to return the tools, or maybe I missed it. Either way, I never kept a tool longer than a day or so anyway.
     
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  17. Jul 14, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    Wait really!!??! The fsm spec sheet I have says the hub nut for 4wd front is 83ft lb
     
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  18. Jul 14, 2018 at 10:26 AM
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    Ohhhh shit that was the lug nut spec, shit gotta tighten it tomorrow I guess

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    First one and third one. Third one is the one that fit
     
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