🔧 Efficient 2-Jaw OTC Puller: Pitmanarm, Model 6496 Review

Although the packaging clearly states that this will work to remove the bipod on a 1998 Tahoe 4WD, this will NOT work. Not even close. You need to remove the steering box and then you can use the standard tool. In addition, it is not possible to install a tie rod replacement with a bolted steering gear on this special vehicle. You should at least start on the bench.

This is a tie rod puller required to remove the tie rod from the steering box in the car. It was still quite difficult to attach, especially with the brake directly in the way, but it snapped perfectly. Definitely not doable with a standard fork puller like the one in the 5-piece OTC set. Definitely a very durable thing that is worth the money. Used on 2002 Ford Expedition 4X4.

This tool worked great on a 2002 Silverado C2500 and easily pulled the gimbal ring out of the steering shaft (after I removed the large nut from the steering shaft with a fairly large ring/open socket wrench). opposite end of the 1 5/16" wrench I had on the nut). frame) This is a good heavy tool that is suitable for the job.

I couldn't use it in the car to pull the bipod handle. I loosened the steering rack mounting bolts, barely pulled on the puller, but couldn't pull it out. I removed the steering box, took less than 10 minutes to remove and reinstall (time saver). Once on the ground the puller pulled the handle in the wind (okay was a bit persistent but it came off. Much better out of the car. Needs a 15/16 wrench, the longer the better. It was used on a 97 Chevy Tahoe 4x4

Do yourself a favor – or don't do it – use a grinder to make a relief cut in the rocker arm. The embossing took about 10 minutes and does not require cutting into slits. Oh, moisten the splines and nut with mouse milk (or your favorite wetting agent) the day before. Apply OTC and after a few turns you're done. No big bang, just one click with no incident and you're done. I didn't have to remove the steering gear or other important components. If you don't have a torque wrench, simply measure…

You can't remove your Pitman grip with a regular Pitman grip puller if you have a GM 1/2 Ton 4x4. This tool was a bit more expensive compared to the OEM steering arm puller I already had in my tool box (it's about ten bucks at the local auto parts store), but there was no way to use this tool as the frame was blocking access to the arm Ptiman on my 2006 Silverado. When you consider the alternative to this tool is to pay the shop $100 an hour to get the job done or buy a $200+ snap-on tool, it…

This puller fits GM trucks, period. You do not need to remove or even loosen the steering gear. It works well. The worst thing you have to do is twist the pull handle left or right to get a clean grip on the handle (some frames are a little tight at the shoulder gap, mine was) and have room to hit the handle itself. your hammer. I had a harder time pulling the old ball joint out of the linkage than removing the lever from the steering shaft. Don't waste your money on a snap puller ($200-$400 is