Thanks for keeping the old hub and showing us all the awesome power of the "HUB GRAPPLER". Great job Eric. -John

"How do you like me now?" That line cracked me up more than it should have.

Your tool review videos are my personal favorite. You lighten my wallet one review at a time. Keep em coming!

OTC make nice products and has been around for years, I used there products back in the 70's, never had a problem, thank you Dennis

8:48 "I was just beating on that thing all day and I was sore for a week afterward" Sorry, I couldn't help but point it out! How immature of me. All jokes aside, your videos are awesome Eric! Keep up the epic work. Subbed!

@colj001

8 жыл бұрын

+Nicholas Toffoli lol

@ericthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

+Nicholas Toffoli Yea, I walked right into that one didn't I?

@nicholastoffoli8118

8 жыл бұрын

A reply from the man himself :D That's made my day for sure!

@gweedomurray9923

8 жыл бұрын

+EricTheCarGuy Hello, Eric. Your presentations are always a joy but for some reason this one stands out as one of your all time best. Thank you for the call out on parts labeling and I would like to add; why do they use multi digit numbers when they can simply start with part #01 through #60 or how ever many there are ? Finally, I would be okay if you leave the "Fix it forward" link on every one of these. A cause I can see fit to throw some loot to now and then. Thanks, Gordon

@gweedomurray9923

8 жыл бұрын

+adventureoflinkmk2 Unless a better explanation comes along I can buy that ! An outfit that allows you to replace single damaged or lost components from a set is okay with me. Thanks, adventure. GM

"Where DOES he get such wonderful toys?" Stellar Review Eric. I have to get my hands on one of those.....

I love my Hub Grappler! It's a game changing time saver bigtimes. Thanks for the tip on pulling rotors I hadn't thought of using the grappler for that!!

@tomclark3592

5 жыл бұрын

I remember a few years ago, I made a brake drum puller from a 2"X4" and 2 jaws from a 3 jaw puller and it worked.

Getting ready to do this tomorrow. After watching a few of these videos I've decided I'm not going to get into this without that hub grappler. It would be horrible if I'm not able to complete the job at home and have to not only tow my car to the shop but be without my car until the shop can do the job.

i love that tool. i've been using a similar tool since about 1998 and its paid for itself many times over. just remember to keep the threads clean and lubed after each use. sounds excessive but well worth the effort over time.

im a mechanic and i love learning new things !! subscribed

Just what I need!! Daughter just dropped off her husband car for me to repair, geez!! I bought one cheap piece of crap, says do not use impact wrench. I BEAT tar out of the bearings, no choice, use the impact. That set is what I need!! Thanks!! You the man!! For sharing.

I am very impressed with tools you have. Keep going, enjoying your videos.

awesome tool and like always excellent video Brian, and Eric wonderful presentation. Thank you

Excellent review. This tool just made my list. Thanks Eric!

Eric i really appropriate this video because i was wondering about this very tool. nice professional job as always.

I just used one to remove and installed front bearrings on a 2008 BMWxi with that tool. Very awesome. Only problem was I had to use a slide hammer to take the hub off because BMW decided to put a dust cover that covers the hub and I didnt want to damage it because it was a customer's. I have the basic Kit with the tool and some spacers. Here's a trick. You can get all those other spacers in your kit pretty much from a Harbor freight master bearing kit which is why I just ordered the basic hub grappler tool

Eric great review as always, and yours is one of my favorite KZread channels. About the 4 Runner hub. Aren't they like a normal "unit bearing" hub, and really supposed to be non serviceable? Also with this tool I've only ever worked on one vehicle that you could get the axle shaft out of the hub without either removing the hub itself, or the knuckle. Another thing that would be beneficial to the kit is having the book on a CD, or online so you have the ability to print out what pages you'd like for the job you're doing. Keeps the info from getting all greasy, and eventually needing replaced.

couldnt you tape or use a label maker and in the indentions in the case on the top half and label the numbers of the parts so you could find them a little bit quicker?

In the upper lid of the box there are spaces to hold the different adapter plates. It would be a good place to write the numbers to save search time.

I just used this tool to remove the hub in order to replace a wheel bearing. A lifesaver.

A good puller set is never a waste of money. Nice review.

I have a 2004 ford explorer and have used the OTC Hub Grappler to remove the hub and bearing. According to the manual the cup that is recommended is slightly to small to push the bearing through in my opinion. I used the next size larger and pushed the bearing out without much difficulty.

Great video! Thanks Eric and Brian :) keep up the videos!

Another good video Eric, you have the gift of gab!!! I have the Hubtamer but wish I had the grappler attachment. Looking at your video, it looks like the grappler is pushing against something which in turns causes the forcing screw to push out the bearing from the back. I'll see if I can fab up something that does the same function. Thanks again for the video and ideas.

The 99-04 cobra rear irs bearing and hub is not listed, but I was able to use this tool on a 01 Cobra Mustang and it worked great!

I like your style of presentation. Nice review.

I finally purchased & as I am a mobile tech it was on my must have list! It is gonna start paying for it self next week!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

That's a wicked lookin' kit. If you got that kind of money and do a lot of that kind of work, completely worth it.

Hay Eric, does this work on 1998 sienna?

hey Eric I have one of those tools but mine came with what appeared to be a two pice cone washer that goes under the head of the bolt it acts as a bearing some tips on it lots of crc synthetic black break lube on the treads and under the head of the bolt and I would recommend always use the large nut the treads are off set in it don't want to know why I recommend it

Nice sir. It is nice tools. Where i buy this tools?

I like that version of the OTC tool better, I have a Mac hubtamer, stripped out the Bolt and nut on a rear hub Explorer. Does the Directions tell you what lube to use on the threads? I use antiseize on ball joint tool, waiting on new stuff for hubtamer thingy

That's a great tool! Thanks for the information.

Eric, OTC makes a Hydraulic Kit add-on to the grappler. P/N 6575-3.

I just changed my Honda Accord front wheel bearings today with the same kit. Worked just fine. They still have a light etching on each piece , it does take a while to find the pieces. Mission accomplished tho.

Great tool to have Eric. I have some other brand where there is a strong bearing just under the bolt head to ease the friction. It works great.

@jimnuna2022

3 жыл бұрын

What brand snd part number??

Great tool review on a great tool. I purchased one last summer. Please give us more tool reviews like this one, not on the non pro junk.

It took me the better part of 2 days to get my drum off my spindle....I even bent a beefy 30yr old c clamp that my grandpa held onto for decades. One thing I'm thinking Eric is that an electric impact should make it a bit easier. My neighbor has a snap on that's pretty amazing. over 800lb's of torque on the first hit.

I would use a permanent marker in the top lid to mark the numbers for the adapters to find them easier.

maybe i missed it, but i didn't hear any mention of lubing the threads and thrust washers.

Awesome tool! A must have for anyone who can afford it. It will more than pay for itself over time.

Awesome review

was that a 3/4 inch impact driver or 1/ 2?

Hi Eric was that a 32 mm wrench that you used with the hub grappler

This is on my buy list, simple, efficient. It pays for itself it seems.

teehee, play with your tools :P, this thing looks awesome, will definitely be checking it out!

I pull the knuckle off the vehicle and do the work in my press. I find the worst part of the job is getting the ABS sensor out of the hub without breaking it. this tool would allow doing the work on the vehicle and save potentially breaking sensors. if this saves breaking 3 or 4 sensors per year then it will pay for itself in a short time. I have OTC tools that I bought 30 years ago, and rarely have any complaints with any of they're products

Click→ 10:57 "so the Hub Grappler, was able to pull the sword from the stone!" Ha ha! Classic!

Hey Eric! Great review as always. I've personally had mixed results with OTC tools. In particular, two and three arm pullers that tended to strip out or fracture the pulling arms. And it was average work. I didn't put a long breaker bar on them and go bananas...Just a half inch drive ratchet. Fortunately, I bought the tools from a terrific local tool shop and they exchanged the broken tools without question. The tools were in the lower end of the price range and the shop owner basically said, they were more or less hobby grade tools so you get what you pay for. I have stuck with the brand because of great support and price from my dealer but I definitely baby them to keep them alive.

@OctogonOxygen024816

2 жыл бұрын

Just wait until they break, that justifys getting an upgraded version

Very nicely put, thank you.

Is something about those explorers I did a couple rear hub bearings to the point the next one is going straight to the plasma cutter or torch that was the last option on previous explorers lol

Can u use it for joints and bushes jobs?

Does the tool set come with the book

I know this is an old episode. But I'm seriously looking at buying the OTC Grappler kit. But the application guide is not available for download for free. (OTC used to be a pretty good tool company...) - They want $60.00 just for the guide! So, question, can you please let me know if this will work on Volkswagen Jetta Mark IVs? I.e. 2001 - 2005 Jetta TDIs or (as a Sedan or Wagon in GL and GLS trims), which were available with and without Sport Suspension options.

Did you just disconnect the ball joint and swivel it to the side?

My guy. Eric the effin life saver. ⚙️

ill be trying to purchase one in the future

Is that strong enough for the Toyota Tundra hub bearings??

your the man Eric, and the look on your face when u were beating on that hub with the hammer is priceless lol.

Great review

hi eric i have this hub grappler and also did a 2004 explorer rear wheel bearings i found the cup it calls to use for is to small and tore into that one and i used the larger cup it destroyed both cups and otc wont replace them did you ever get a new cup who can i contact

Did you ever post the nissan video?

that kit looks like it might have made it easier to pull the U-Joint flange off the differential on the last truck I worked on.

You have a great suggestion the have the adapters marked deeply along the edges and for a longer lasting more useful manual they should laminate the pages since plan paper will quickly get grease stained and torn , perhaps a copy on DVD and or an app. for smart phone since every one has one now a days !

Hola esta herramienta también sirve para baleros de tercera generación gracias

2:35 cv boot maybe toast and is that brake fluid pissing out????

I purchase this tool after watching the video its was worth it !

something I've done with tool sets like that is, write the numbers down on a piece of paper and and simply list them from right to left. i.e. 5525 is the 3rd one from the left or something similar to that

Does this tool get the races that stick off?

What about the 867-5309 attachment?... I got it.

Can this pull and install bearings on a ford 9 inch axle?

just stamp the numbers into the adaptors. Where would we be without our tools?

This is the sort of kit local tool hire companies should have, would most certainly be well worth hiring for the day.

It's a pity the manual doesn't come with the pages coated, to resist the manky oil look.

what size is that nut that screws on the grabbler

Would using a press do the same thing?

Just got the new one and I have the older one for about 20 plus years

Why don't you use stickers for each adapter, and place stick near the slot in the box?

nice....but some bearing you can't use impact so I guess a press is neccesay?

would've like to have seen the tool pull the race/bearing half off the hub. but good video.

There's a hydraulic kit that is sold for this tool. do you or anyone else have experience with this?

for now you could just put the numbers on with a texter on the indented side opposing side lid of the blow mould case eg 314111. i see what you mean though Eric, hell of a lot easier than the old hammers and pry bars.

What size socket is the forcing screw?

Spin the large nut, not the bolt, it's easy to damage the threads that way. Also if the threads wear out replace the bolt and nut as a set. They wear and stretch the threads into each other.

@sixpacksandsrts9122

8 жыл бұрын

Use a small bearing under the bolt head You get several uses before it's tossed It's a feature that saves the threads and should be updated place it under the bolt head and Washer. Then the beating sound when torqued

That was awesome!!

I know what tool I'm adding to my Christmas list!!!

very useful tool

I want this thing!!

Maybe use a label maker and stick the numbers on the side as a fix. I take it you might have to redo the label after a few uses but will make finding them easier. or scribe into the case where each part of tool goes.

we use all most the same kit to do rear wheel bearings on older subaru's now there all sealed hub units so ....

When u get a manual like that, disassemble it, get the clear notebook sleeves, place NON stained pages in sleeves then in notebook.

this video just made me buy one

hey Eric.....Eric O on South Main Auto's KZread channel did a video on this tool as well. He's been using it a while and made a pretty cool improvement to it by using a bearing under the forcing screw rather than a washer that comes with the kit. Check it out, he's even given the PN in a video about the tool.

I have one... Doesn't it say in the instructions that your not supposed to use an impact gun?

I have this tool and my critique was the same. I used a label maker and placed the labels in the relief cuts in the top of the case. That will probably not work long term for a pro mechanic but for a diy'er like me, it should be sufficient. I was going to try to, just for kicks and giggles, to use a stamping set to punch the numbers in the side like you suggested. I would go a step further and spray paint the area with white paint and sand it back off. In theory, that should leave the paint in the punched area and the numbers would show up white.

@jasonbrindamour903

Жыл бұрын

Tip, fill in the stampings with a white wax pencil instead of paint.

Maybe OTC could print labels or emboss the numbers on the top part of the cover.

Would love to try one out. But the price... dang!!

Make sure to grease up the threads of the forcing screw every time you use the tool

I have a friend with a 2005 Chev. Astro van AWD. She took it to a dealer and they told the drivers front wheel bearing was bad. It cost her 630 dollars with 100 of it bearing the labor. I assume the replaced the the whole hub assembly. Would this tool be able to replace just the wheel bearings rather than having to replace the whole hub assembly? Btw, Thanks for your videos. I look forward to viewing when ever they are available.

@roberturkevich9014

5 жыл бұрын

Cant buy bearings without the hub for astro

Sweet. I bet it could pull off that race that's still stuck on there too. I wonder if it could press out that longer Toyota control arm bushing with the bolts on both sides.

@AmesiesCorner

8 жыл бұрын

+ScubaCat3 The kit comes with a race puller, I'm surprised he didn't show it..

@ScubaCat3

8 жыл бұрын

Well he did briefly show the other pullers. I'm sure he'll feature the tool in future videos as well. No need to pack so much into a simple review. I'm just surprised (talking about the previous video of separating that hub) he didn't try the trick of knocking out a couple of studs and driving two bolts into the back of the knuckle somewhere to press off the hub.