GEARWRENCH 2 or 3 Jaw Internal/External Ratcheting Short/Long Leg Puller, 5 Ton - 3628D

I haven't tried them yet, but I expect them to be excellent, as have all of their other products. I'm looking forward to putting them on my bookshelf.

Wes Wade

| Jan 16, 2021

For quite some time, I've been on the lookout for a "better" gear puller-- one that was simple to attach and would self-center while being pulled This design by KD Tools appears to be precisely what I've been looking for. I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet, but my first impression when I took it out of the box was that the ratcheting mechanism was poorly constructed and likely to break or wear out quickly. The unit I got does not ratchet as smoothly as the one shown in the manufacturer's promotional video. The ratcheting "mechanism" is nothing more than four tabs on a metal plate screwed to the top of the puller's body. Each tab presses against the teeth on one of the arms' upper ends, providing a small amount of resistance as the arm swings up and down. Some of the arms appear to be moving freely, while others appear to be stuck. I tried adjusting the screws that appear to be positioned to increase or decrease the pressure that the tabs place on the arm teeth, but it had little effect. br>br>I decided to take a chance and keep this tool until I have a chance to use it. I'll raise my rating by a star if it actually works well and holds up to a couple of jobs. But, for the time being, I am dissatisfied with the quality of the work.

Brynn Logan

| May 08, 2021

It went above and beyond my expectations. You'll be fine if you use it with caution. (It's not an impact tool like all other pullers. ).

Bentley Bass

| Aug 10, 2021

I bought it, and while I'm not a professional mechanic, I am an engineer who enjoys wrenching on my BMWs on weekends. So I bought this for a rear axle bearing that needed to be pulled that I had previously done without issue with an OTC 5 ton puller. br>br>I started turning the bolt with the 5 ton puller as perfectly centered and stabilized as humanly possible, then got up to get a drink of water when one of the legs flew off the puller and slammed into a wall, leaving a huge dent. It would have hurt me a lot more if I hadn't gotten up. br>br>I returned these the next morning and ordered the OTC puller, which is actually less expensive. This tool's design leaves a lot to be desired.

Deandre HUMPHREYS

| Jun 11, 2021

This is a massive mistake. If one of the jaws comes loose from the pulley or gear you're using, it springs back into place and flies out of its holder. In my garage, it ripped right through the drywall. Fortunately, I was not in the way.

Romeo Hines

| Jul 02, 2021