Hi All , I want to buy one of those heavy black pullers off eBay but whereas they all look the same and are all described as Land Rover Defender drop arm pullers they have a variety of sizes given , 19mm , 24mm , 43mm , 57.5mm and even 75mm ! Can anyone shed any light on this ?
tottot
Well-Known Member
The 75mm spread is the one you need, others are for smaller joints. Do not go cheap here, expect to pay over £50 for a known make.
Reach is the distance the bolt will pull. Not much needed on a drop arm as it is on a taper and will come off as soon as it lets go.
There is some confusion here with dimensions as some makers specify the gap between jaws and others total width of the tool, Just as long as maker say's "for the drop arm" you should be good.
Reach is the distance the bolt will pull. Not much needed on a drop arm as it is on a taper and will come off as soon as it lets go.
There is some confusion here with dimensions as some makers specify the gap between jaws and others total width of the tool, Just as long as maker say's "for the drop arm" you should be good.
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Turboman
Mab An Gov
I find it easier to put a long drift down through the open bonnet onto the shoulder of the drop arm, and give it a few good smacks with a club hammer. Often knocks it off straight away.
If you do get a puller, try softening it up with a bit of hammering on the drift first, then put the puller on and give it a try.
tottot
Well-Known Member
I find it easier to put a long drift down through the open bonnet onto the shoulder of the drop arm, and give it a few good smacks with a club hammer. Often knocks it off straight away.
This is the method I use but he asked. TOTTOT.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
I put Copper Ease on the splines when I replace them, although I think it says not to in the manual. Never had one fall off.
Hicap phill
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Turboman
Mab An Gov
It does. Unless you have used the same washer and nut 72 times.They don’t fall off, tab washer should stop it.
