Topic: Swingarm Shock Bushings/Wheel Bearings Puller

[HotCarl73]

i've learned a lot on this forum, and unfortunately don't have much knowledge to pass on. today i found out something that may be of use to somebody. i have this ball joint service kit from harbor freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint-service-kit-for-2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-4065.html
i bought it to replace the u joints on my truck. today i learned it's also just the right size to remove and replace the lower shock mount bushings on the swingarm. with some sockets it could also be used to do some other bushings. i know you can do this stuff with a vise. i'm not saying to buy it to do shock bushings, but if you have one or need to service your car. this thing can be put to some creative uses. i also have this blind bearing puller:
http://www.harborfreight.com/blind-hole-bearing-puller-95987.html
i've used it on my other bikes, and today used it to pull the bearings out of my rear wheel on the CB750. works pretty good too.
p.s. i don't work for harbor freight.

[Powderman]

That's a pretty good price for a blind bearing puller. I've never really seen them less than $100 before. I'm sure the price reflects the quality but if used properly should last.

[HotCarl73]

yeah i'm sure it's not as good as a more expensive not made in china one. but i'm no professional and don't use it often. it is a pretty simple item though, and seems to be pretty sturdy. i've probably used it to pull about 8 bearings on several bikes so far and it's worked fine and doesn't seem to be taking any damage. i'm sure if you had to take something to a shop to have a bearing pulled it would cost you at least the 70 bucks this cost. but i don't need much of a reason to buy tools. if it broke on the next bearing, i'd buy another one.