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Bearing Tool [message #156094]

Mon, 09 January 2012 15:55

biggreen

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Have seen various tools and pullers to remove the front bearings on our GMC's. Just missed one on ebay.
I've seen other front drive bearing tool kits, and wonder why they would not work.
I realize the difference in our setup and that of a say Honda, but what about the larger 4wd vehicles of today.
Anyone run across anything that would work and does not cost #700. ?
Thanks.

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Re: [GMCnet] Bearing Tool [message #156095 is a reply to message #156094]

Mon, 09 January 2012 16:09

USAussie

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RD,

AFAIK the only bearing tool that works is one specifically designed for the Toronado / Eldorado / GMC.

I reckon as the numbers of 1 ton front ends proliferate the number of second hand bearing tools on the market will increase.

The one on eBay went for $425 which is a fair piece of change that you can recoup if you have a tool and then install a 1 ton.

Also Charles Wersal down (or should I say up?) in Texas had made some he was selling but I don't remember the price.

Regards,
Rob M.
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-----Original Message-----
From: R.D. Hart

Have seen various tools and pullers to remove the front bearings on our GMC's. Just missed one on ebay.
I've seen other front drive bearing tool kits, and wonder why they would not work.
I realize the difference in our setup and that of a say Honda, but what about the larger 4wd vehicles of today.
Anyone run across anything that would work and does not cost #700. ?
Thanks.

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Re: [GMCnet] Bearing Tool [message #156098 is a reply to message #156094]

Mon, 09 January 2012 16:15

Mr ERFisher

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and it may just be cheaper to change to a one ton front end with all new
parts ;>)

http://gmcmotorhome.info/front.html

gene

On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 1:55 PM, R.D. Hart <regor5556@yahoo.com> wrote:

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>
> Have seen various tools and pullers to remove the front bearings on our
> GMC's. Just missed one on ebay.
> I've seen other front drive bearing tool kits, and wonder why they would
> not work.
> I realize the difference in our setup and that of a say Honda, but what
> about the larger 4wd vehicles of today.
> Anyone run across anything that would work and does not cost #700. ?
> Thanks.
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Re: [GMCnet] Bearing Tool [message #156110 is a reply to message #156094]

Mon, 09 January 2012 17:08

jade

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Check with Dave Lenzi on his method as he doesn't use a bearing puller.
Could save you a bundle.
JADE
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>
> Have seen various tools and pullers to remove the front bearings on our
> GMC's. Just missed one on ebay.
> I've seen other front drive bearing tool kits, and wonder why they would
> not work.
> I realize the difference in our setup and that of a say Honda, but what
> about the larger 4wd vehicles of today.
> Anyone run across anything that would work and does not cost #700. ?
> Thanks.
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Re: Bearing Tool [message #156123 is a reply to message #156094]

Mon, 09 January 2012 18:22

Jim Galbavy

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Depends on where you are. If you were in the central Atlantic area and were a member of the GMC Tidewater Crabs, the club would offer to loan you the club's tool set.

jim galbavy
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Re: Bearing Tool [message #156165 is a reply to message #156094]

Mon, 09 January 2012 21:37

biggreen

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Are these sets still available?

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5891

I dont need to rent one, I'd just like one for my toolbox.
Need to change my rotors soon.

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Re: [GMCnet] Bearing Tool [message #156168 is a reply to message #156165]

Mon, 09 January 2012 21:50

USAussie

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RD,

I believe this tool set is made by Charles Wersal.

I've BCC'd him on this email and if I am correct I trust he will respond.

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: Of R.D. Hart

Are these sets still available?

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5891

I dont need to rent one, I'd just like one for my toolbox.
Need to change my rotors soon.

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Re: Bearing Tool [message #156172 is a reply to message #156123]

Mon, 09 January 2012 23:19

Charles

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I still have a few of the bearing pullers available.
Price is $350.00 + 10.95 USPS priority shipping. If
interested please Email me direct gcw13@sbcglobal.net
Charles

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