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Need Clamshell bearing removal and bushing install tools

Discussion in 'Texas' started by BottleShark, Mar 23, 2023.

  1. Mar 23, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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    BottleShark

    BottleShark [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm going to install the ECGS bushing and was wondering if anyone would have the tools for rent or discount sell. Just wanted to check before I paid retail for a tool I'll just use once.
     
  2. Mar 24, 2023 at 7:21 AM
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    BottleShark

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    No help?
     
  3. Mar 24, 2023 at 10:25 AM
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    Rath89

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    The tool that came with the kit I ordered from east coast gear, didn't fit ended up using small slide hammer at my buddy's shop. You might have lunch finding a used one somewhere.
     
  4. Mar 24, 2023 at 11:16 AM
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    BottleShark

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    I'd be willing to buy a used one. Just sucks buying a tool that really on has one use case.
     
  5. Mar 24, 2023 at 3:19 PM
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    Rath89

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    Same here I've never had to need one till the swap and haven't needed one since, be sure to change out the seal too, I figured the OEM would be fine since it was practically new and it failed a few months down the road.
     
  6. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:04 AM
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    Do you have one I could buy from you?
     
  7. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:15 AM
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    Sorry no I gave the tool away.
     
  8. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:25 AM
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  9. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:30 AM
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    POOLGUY

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  10. Apr 17, 2023 at 7:15 AM
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    CMutt8145

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    Hey, not sure if you still need one but I just did mine and I was planning on just holding onto the puller but I'm not sure I'll end up ever using it again. How much were you trying to spend?
     

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