Propshaft removal tool? What is it?

[paulmmc]

Apart from being a tool that removes the prop-shaft of course.....before anyone says anything  ;)

The thing is i replaced my front propshaft a couple of years ago due to excessive wear and did not realise you needed a special tool, now i need to replace my rear propshaft too. Should i buy this removal tool? What advantage does it offer? And at £15 is it worth it? See the item here
http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/SERIES/Propshaft/Propshaft_bolt_removal_tool.html

Cheers

[Lucy1978]

You don't need a special tool, just a pair of 9/16" spanners.  The tool is just an impact grade thin walled 9/16th socket on a long thin spindle so it fits in past the yolks on the ends of the prop.  It does make life easier and I use mine for other jobs besides the props.

[Discopoo]

I bought one and thought it was worth it especially 3 props and 2 diffs later lol

[crazymac]

I bought the original one http://shop.difflock.com/difflock-propshaft-tool-p-29.html from difflock and it really is the mutts nuts!! makes the job so much easier!

I notice the difflock one is more expensive than Paddocks, not sure if there is a difference?

[muddyjames]

on my disco I just lay underneath with hand brake off and a piece of wood to act as a chock. Lie underneath the landy and push it forwards with your feet on the chassis until you get the best position to get a socket in or spanner. It is do-able and obviously easier on a drive or road that isnt on a hill!!!!


Oh, and it does get the neighbours worried that the landy is rolling away when your under it and think your about to get run over. Little did they know at first I was pushing it!!  :lol:

[ian_s]

i do something similar to the above, but i chock the front wheels and jack one of the rear wheels off the floor and spin that with my feet so the prop bolts are in the right location

[muddyjames]

sounds a safer way to do it than my way!!!!

[crazymac]

sounds a safer way to do it than my way!!!!

I do it Ian S 's way! gives you a bit more clearance underneath to work with as well. (always make sure I have an axle stand as well as the chocks!)

[Discopoo]

Nice thing about the tool is that you don't need to jack the beast up, really usefull if stuck up a Lane or on a site, still worth the £20 imo

[mm77]

Some Hellfords pro range 9/16 af with wobble bars 3/8 fit perfect.

Can use a air tool or cordless once slightly undone

[bertie_bas205]

I have the Difflock one too, best £20 I've spent in a long time. Put it on the end of my Snap on battery gun and off come the nuts....... Less painful than doing it with spanners...




Bertie

[nutsaboutseries]

I got the difflock one after trying it once without it. Now been borrowed more times than I can remember. definately a worthy additiion to the toolbox.

[Range Rover Blues]

sounds a safer way to do it than my way!!!!

You have no option with the RRC as both front and rear props are locked by the LSD.  Besides if you have all 4 wheels on the ground then you have some resistance to work against.