got to get our sma fix for the week better than drugs i swear long time member got the coffee cups tools but no sticker ugh lol
@stephenwebb54252 жыл бұрын
I like the "You don't even feel guilty going to church Sunday!" bit at the end LOL
@lordjaashin2 жыл бұрын
what does that sentence mean? is it a reference to some movie?
@jake-mv5oi2 жыл бұрын
@@lordjaashin assuming it's because you didn't have to curse while getting the bearing out because you have the fancy astro tool.
@impactodelsurenterprise2440Ай бұрын
It's hard for a man to speak to God on Sunday while Sundays are basically the only day he has to work on his car
@Chevyguy-Ray2 жыл бұрын
I'm here,to support Dr. O and his amazing work. 😊
@springfield45222 жыл бұрын
Mr O has a lot of dedicated followers, good idea using him to demo a tool.
@DA-zi6eq2 жыл бұрын
SMA makes it look so simple....... lads and gents the great MR O!!!!!👍
@chilipepperpepper64882 жыл бұрын
MY PROCRASTINATING DAYS ARE OVER SINCE WATCHING THIS AWESOME KZbin CHANNEL! THANKS MR. O 👍 FROM MICHIGAN THUMB RUST BELT!!!! 🔧 🔧 🔧
@airborne632 жыл бұрын
Eric O's the MAN.... I always learn something new watching his videos.
@rickjohnson16322 жыл бұрын
Even when your hair is grey “ you learn something new everyday “ 👍
@rowboat03172 жыл бұрын
I'm a long-time SMA subscriber. Bought an Astro LED light for home garage use a few years ago after seeing it on SMA - I love it. Of course, now it's become the "family flashlight" so I'll probably need to buy a second.😁
@av8tore712 жыл бұрын
Yep!! Eric O is the only mechanic that when he says...."TRUST ME" I will TRUST HIM!!!
@ThatEEguy28182 жыл бұрын
I've used this method as a last resort and now it's my first resort. It works.
@Martin_from_SC2 жыл бұрын
What? No BIG NASTY needed? I'm amazed! Love SMA & Astro Tools!
@yurbeeinwatched2 жыл бұрын
I've used this technique a few times. My recent Snap On flyer had some overcomplicated contraption, one for Ford and one for Subaru. They were like 800 bucks each. I see these having a limited life span in a pro shop, but the simplicity and cost are superior.
@midnitemonty2 жыл бұрын
Just did this method on my Mazda CX-5 for both front bearings.. worked like a champ! they were stuck on good too..
@NRecob5 ай бұрын
Just bought this set 78834. Thank you Astro Tools & Thank you SMA!
@WokeInsanity822 ай бұрын
He is the best mechanic in the world. I actually have purchased one of your products solely because he used it. It's the Astro 52SL flashlight. Paying $50 for a flashlight is insane but it's been worth every penny. It was a life saver when the power went out too.
@mrjim19732 жыл бұрын
Thank you @South Main Auto Repair LLC & ASTRO TOOLS! This tool kit works great! Just replaced both rear hubs on my 2013 Fusion. Knuckles are aluminum and the Hubs are steel. We know how that goes!! This simple, yet effect tool & method works like a champ. No more beating them out with a sledge hammer for me! I worked as a Ford tech. from 2006 - 2013 and I sure could have used these back then. Did dozens of Hubs to earn my living & had to Air Hammer & Swing on them just to get them to budge a little. This kit is so graceful. Lord Jesus, I am so thankful.
@bogguey Жыл бұрын
I tried renting it with a manual puller a hydraulic puller nothing worked I heated it with a torch...wooww great tool I bought it for $40 canadian Yoolon 78834 Hub dismantling tool and in 5 min it was was removed it's wonderful thank you for the advice and I love your simple and easy video thank you
@jimr5492 жыл бұрын
Used this same method recently to pop off stuck rotors using a couple bolts and nuts from TSC.
@blautens2 жыл бұрын
I'd purchased some Astro Tools stuff previously, but didn't really search it out as a first choice until I saw Eric use them on his channel.
@jamilanderson3327Ай бұрын
I tried your method I learned from another mechanic on youtube that did the same thing and it worked.
@hankjones298510 ай бұрын
You my brother are amazing with the knowledge you have and the work you do. Thanks for your help!
@rickrogers26492 жыл бұрын
Smartest move Astro Tools could ever make is getting hooked up with Eric O. If Eric says it's good you can take it to the bank !
@cswann82 жыл бұрын
I have one of these Astro Pneumatic Nano's it's a fantastic tool. I was able to do a thousand-plus dollar timing chain service on my car with it and I don't think I could have done it without it...the tensioner was really stuck and on the firewall side of the block.
@lgtweewielers2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to say that hitting it with an hammer after it cracked loose would be enough.. but you are to honest haha nicely played sir!! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Love your vids 50 % off the time all the time 🥳
@Mr2004MCSS2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I could have really used this tool last year when I was removing the hub bearing to replace the rear wheel cylinder on my 92 Cavalier. It was the original hub and it did not want to come off. I finally got it off but spent a long time doing so and with a lot of swear words added in. I will definitely pick this up when it comes out.
@DanielSan0142 жыл бұрын
You could try just a regular bolt and a nut and if you're feeling fancy some sort of padding so that the bolt wont leave a dent. I've used this method with just regular bolts and nuts and it works great! Instead of a boring chore bearing replacement is now way more enjoyable.
@MikeBramm2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see @AstroTools posting again. Hopefully there will be more cool tool videos coming out soon.
@dans_Learning_Curve2 жыл бұрын
Thought for sure I found an SMA video. Nope, Astro Tools. Subed to them.
@biglar155 Жыл бұрын
Thank You! That's gonna save me a lot of time in the confessional!
@dasworkshop49672 жыл бұрын
AstroTools: You can thank Eric O for the sales of two of the 40SL lights, one for me, one for my son. Had them about 3 years now, no issues.
@mongomay12 жыл бұрын
Great, Made some jack bolts for removing bearing and sprockets on industrial equipment. I just used a smaller nut, like a flange nut to press against. nice someone's brain's earned some money.
@spelunkerd2 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Astro, you guys need to make more bits for the Big Nasty air hammer. It was very hard to find a long (~18") bit of the right shank diameter, and even then the one I eventually got had to be ground down to fit correctly.
@AstroTools2 жыл бұрын
Yup, working on that!
@andrewgonyou99032 жыл бұрын
I got an AJAX branded one because it was available
@spelunkerd2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewgonyou9903 So did I, strangely, as a special online order from Walmart! It didn't quite fit, but I ground down the shoulder near the flared neck and it works OK. That one is a spade chisel, I'm still looking for a long version of a narrow hammerhead.
@pontiacsrule87612 жыл бұрын
@@AstroTools You can't find this bolt kit anywhere. Out of stock on Amazon & don't know when it will return?
@arnoldm8892 жыл бұрын
I’ve spent many with many different techniques to get off a corroded hub and this looks amazing. I spent 1.5 days trying to get a ford aluminum knuckle off.
@marcbroust21242 жыл бұрын
That sounds fun
@Fix_It_Again_Tony2 жыл бұрын
It's good to know you can still swear if you want to. I bought a T20AH a couple months ago and I have been enjoying it. I mainly bought it because of Eric's faith in your brand. Keeping that man happy is the best marketing you could ask for.
@nickford70112 жыл бұрын
Used this exact technique and it works like a charm every time
@workingcountry17762 жыл бұрын
Eric and mechanics across the rusted hills of NY know the struggle. Steel hub, aluminum knuckle + 6 month's of road salt is junk
@TheGuruStud2 жыл бұрын
The real problem (besides the criminals spreading salt) is that the manuf wants it to be a failure. A coating of anti seize on the hub would protect it for life, but, no. That's doing something right. It should be federal law that all fasteners exposed to heat/water have anti-seize applied from factory.
@caddyguy53692 жыл бұрын
@@TheGuruStud That'll jack prices up more. Also antizeizing them all when most will probably never be undone is kind of a waste IMO. It would be nice if they did at least key ones though. Regardless it should no way be a law. If a company decides to do it and succeeds all is well. Additional government fiddling is pretty much never the way. That being said if most manufacturers weren't s-bags, right to repair wouldn't need to be a thing either, so.... Kind of rambling.
@marvinmiihlbach7007 Жыл бұрын
Amen, glad for a non cursing video, God Blessing on you 🤠🙏
@peterchang76462 жыл бұрын
Astro should open a store on Amazon (Canada too) for the home-gamer...
@mountainxxxdew2 жыл бұрын
They already have
@alaskanwolf72622 жыл бұрын
Mr. O is a Legend
@thatisnotgood86492 жыл бұрын
This is the way, bare minimum tools and not hurting anyone or anything.
@railerz1012 жыл бұрын
Wow. Good job. I'm gonna get myself those so I can do my wheel bearings
@aldee30182 жыл бұрын
i'm gonna get that setup this week. i have a toyota so i know i'm gonna need this.
@jimhaines83702 жыл бұрын
Got to have those because without the foot it is hard to keep straight
@edgrabski13902 жыл бұрын
When I order the Wheel Bearing I also order the backing plate but you need to do the job today. Some GM bearings have a slot so I use a 3/4" bolt by hand and it only takes a turn to bust it loose. I'm outside Utica so I know your pain :-)
@A_Renaissance_Man2 жыл бұрын
What a great idea. I was always afraid of getting caught beating off something that did not want to be beat off in the first place.
@illuminerd37572 жыл бұрын
that's what she said!
@ferrumignis2 жыл бұрын
You could definitely get arrested for that.
@hydewhyte43642 жыл бұрын
... and that's why you need to go to church on Sunday
@peiguy19822 жыл бұрын
I tried this with galvanized bolts and nut from my local hardware store. Stripped on me (cheap stuff). Ram 1500 has a terrible knuckle to attempt to do this. Hard to find a flat surface. Anyways used an air chisel and dug into the knuckle a bit, enough room for a regular chisel and a maul. Not ideal and I would have been pissed if I paid a shop to do that. But the damage was done by yours truly, everything mated up just fine with the new hubs went with SKF both side. It was a learning experience, I was maxing out at pads and rotors previously, which I've become quite good at over time. Live in the east coast of Canada lots of rustys and crustys up here commuting. Ever use a hydraulic ram between the knuckle and hub?
@JohnHoranzy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this!
@Charlie_Crown2 жыл бұрын
Can't beat an Eric O demo 😁👍
@JOHNMORIN100 Жыл бұрын
That little SAID WAS A WHOLE BIG BUNCH 1000 POINTS Mr Magoo Milo, Maine 05 05 2023
@caddyguy53692 жыл бұрын
Wish I had known of those before I had to torch one out and just replace the CV shaft years ago. Never even thought of that.
@javier44562 жыл бұрын
that was awesome, sir, thanks a million from michigan
@josephreisinger332 жыл бұрын
Very cool bro. Now it's gonna be a snap.👍👍
@JacksonD4892 жыл бұрын
I like it for the FN awesomness!
@jasonbloch65192 жыл бұрын
Ive decided this is a muat have. Had to try to rig a way today for a really stuck and this wouldve saved me a ton of time
@Hammerjockeyrepair2 жыл бұрын
I always leave one of the hub bolts halfway in, put the socket with extension against the control arm or frame. Get in the car and turn the wheel
@Andyspeeder72 жыл бұрын
You can use a few bolts that screwed into where the securing bolt holes, they need to be long enough to sit 10mm proud of the wheel flange and just sit your road wheel on and tighten your wheel nuts and that will act as a puller ....
@LongBoy.02 жыл бұрын
Truly a pro tip.
@RCPMK2 жыл бұрын
put the brrrapp tool on the boss on the right side and rotate the hub. it will literally fall out and you won't be cocking the hub on an angle and risking the sensor or damage to the knuckle. and if it's still stuck the boss/lug will now be sticking out beyond the knuckle and a couple braps outward. with a little practice you can do it in one motion. I do use forcing screws on drums every time tho..so much easier
@justindaniels172 жыл бұрын
"And now you don't even feel guilty going to church on Sunday" Got me laughing 😂😂
@FloridaTwoWheelAdventures2 жыл бұрын
I finally secured the famous Astro 1894 Thor impact gun! Thanks to Eric O. or else I’d never have known it exists!
@hxc72732 жыл бұрын
This is a life-changer
@alecmillard85462 жыл бұрын
Ingenious, but a slide hammer works also!
@rickjackson23462 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr O
@elusive_edification2 жыл бұрын
I’ve figured this trick out of pure desperation a few years back!
@Rpotts19992 жыл бұрын
Astro needs to up the production of the thor ive been waiting for 2 months now and it's still on back order
@andrewgonyou99032 жыл бұрын
Jersey tool had them in stock today
@Rpotts19992 жыл бұрын
@@andrewgonyou9903 I'm going to check them out right now
@AstroTools2 жыл бұрын
@@Rpotts1999 Thors are in stock now but definitely sell out fast.
@soilmanted2 жыл бұрын
Not that you really need them, but where do you get the little end caps, you label them "foots" in the drawing, to place on the end of the simple hex-head screw that you can buy in any hardware store?
@worldsails20002 жыл бұрын
I wish I had that when I replaced the hubs on my Subaru....
@monkeywrangler52002 жыл бұрын
Waiting on hammers and impacts to come back in stock. Much like this, easy choice to buy! When they coming back?
@AstroTools2 жыл бұрын
Thor impacts are back in stock currently, but do sell out fast
@hydewhyte43642 жыл бұрын
@@AstroTools Can't for the life of me think of why😆
@SALEEN9612 жыл бұрын
I really want to see how well these work on a Subaru rear wheel bearing, like the ones found on an '06 Outback. Those bearing assemblies get horribly stuck, I had to buy extra hearing protection because of how much time I spend using my air hammer on them.
@chrisboyd44332 жыл бұрын
(I live in Maine, btw. I thought my 2017 would be easy to separate, but salt belt rust proved me wrong.) I tried this method and every other one I could find on the interweb when replacing both rear bearings on my 2017 Impreza. Nothing worked. The hardened grade bolts I used like this video BENT. I even borrowed a "Hub Buster" from a neighbor. Nope. After spending a whole weekend researching and trying methods that failed, I gave up Sunday afternoon and started to remove the knuckle to take in to my mechanic to press it out. Removing the knuckle took about fifteen minutes. When I had it all loose except for the parking brake cable, I had a thought. I placed the knuckle with the bearing facing down on two jack stands supporting the backing plate. I threaded the long pressing bolts (I had bought extra) through the knuckle and into the bearing from the back side. Then I hit these bolts with my four pound hammer to drive the bearing downward and out of the knuckle. The bearing popped loose on the third hit. I went straight to this when I tackled the other side and had the old bearing out in less than an hour from jacking up the car to ready to install the new bearing.
@AlexR_442 жыл бұрын
or a '16 crosstrek 🤦🏻♂ I bet the bearings will still separate on those.
@joelveilleux982 жыл бұрын
Southern Ontario resident here. I just ordered a set and will try on my 15 outback. Going to try on the rears in the next week or so. I did both fronts 2 months ago. Biggest Pita. Only thing that would get them to budge was a 10lb sledge. Tried a bolt then a hub buster. The only result I got was a separated bearing. Then the 10lbs sledge showed up for work. 5 min of angered post setting hits and it budged. After that it was easy. I drove a cold chisel between the spindle and bearing assy. Dropped right out. Definitely not a job if your worried of brute force. I also wish I had big nasty as a backup.
@AlexR_442 жыл бұрын
@@joelveilleux98 don't forget lots of anti seize compound on the new one where it interfaces with the knuckle/hub whatever you wanna call it. Makes them easy out the next time around.
@chrisboyd44332 жыл бұрын
@@joelveilleux98 Please report back with your results.
@AceSolomon942 жыл бұрын
I need to know when this tool Kit is going to be available again on Amazon
@davedeatherage49022 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! Excellent!
@buffystclair9042 Жыл бұрын
Seen you using your own bolt to do this a long time ago, seen this tool on Amazon and got it 6 months ago, haven’t had a seized hub since. Maybe one day , lol
@threadtapwhisperer51362 жыл бұрын
That works like a hot damn. Shout out Astro and SMA, if Eric at south main or AvE haven't assessed a tools skookum factor, it likely isn't worth a try. This tool is clearly F-in' awesome.
@hydewhyte43642 жыл бұрын
AvE's kinda fallen off the radar of late
@GarryFishermusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video great idea
@mikeguilbeau39402 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, it looks like a good idea. but I dont know how well it would work on my dodge dakota I had the right front wheel bearing go out and to remove it from the knuckle it took a machine shop heat and 14000 lbs of pressure to break it loose
@ferenkmendez20832 жыл бұрын
Amazing video thanks for the profesional tip.!!!!
@tylerfochtman15787 ай бұрын
Tried a few different tools, should have bought this one, but I am about 3/4 of the way through the hub cutting it off 😅
@benjaminstockton39172 жыл бұрын
Awesome Eric O.
@ONeal3972 жыл бұрын
What's up with the Thor air hammer? You still making them?
@monkeywrangler52002 жыл бұрын
Agreed and seconded. Where are the impacts and hammers? Been outta stock as fast as they go in on Amazon and haven’t come back in eons. Whattup?
@ONeal3972 жыл бұрын
@@monkeywrangler5200 I got my Thor impact wrench on summit racing it's cheaper over there
@jaysonstoy36452 жыл бұрын
ERIC O and ASTRO tools for the win. Looks like a great tool we will see. Eric will definitely attempt to destroy them for science of course 😉 😀
@eee21152 жыл бұрын
what are the feet made of? seems like these are sold out everywhere. couldn't I just buy a bolt and nut?
@AJSilva-rj7xk2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for the info
@HamiltonSRink2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful thing!
@nokoman852 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing 👍
@donhelfer66212 жыл бұрын
currently unavailable on amazon...definitely need these for the Rochester weather!!!
@toxic1venom2 жыл бұрын
I know thats right, south main auto is the channel
@glennallen71292 жыл бұрын
Hey Astro. I just got this kit 2 weeks ago and used it for the first time. Unfortunately they broke the first time I used them. Both of the skinny bolts bearing tip shattered and they were used correctly. I reached out to Nicole and emailed her the details and picture but unfortunately I haven’t heard back from her. What’s the best way to get a hold of you guys?
@robweeke29402 жыл бұрын
What a guy! Awesome vid. I love your vids.Say hi to miss O.
@joshk082 жыл бұрын
When will the 498K be available?
@1fnjo7902 жыл бұрын
I did it that way on the rear of a Grand Caravan that lost rear wheel and 4 of the 5 studs broken, so the slide hammer method wasn't going to be a good option without punching out more broken studs and finding more bolts and nuts
@ruslanmerdeev17422 жыл бұрын
i wish i knew it the other day when i broke the reverse hammer;D
@Jordan-fg7ek2 жыл бұрын
How do I buy ? Can’t find them on the internet
@julianarodriguez36352 жыл бұрын
Will this tool work on Asian cars and trucks let me know thanks
@tazmun2 жыл бұрын
SMA rules!
@v12alpine2 жыл бұрын
Tried something like this on a dodge 2500 and the unit bearing split in half. I was already expecting it though.
@edsalvador59392 жыл бұрын
Cool I need this tool
@rodneyhammon17932 жыл бұрын
You’re the best!………
@paulsmith93412 жыл бұрын
It's a miracle.......
@Tbizzh Жыл бұрын
Only thing I don't like about it is you have to pound out a stud, which can be a pain in it's own. Unless I'm missing something.
@Jeff-rk8hq29 күн бұрын
No but if you use the lisle 40100 no removal of the stud but at over 100usd the lisle is overpriced for what it is cuz I only payed 12$ more (40$) than the the Astro last chance is selling for atm 28$ (the one in this video ) for the tool I’m about to mention an it’s the Orion motor tech version of the lisle 40100 which SMA has done a vid on the lisle also however the Orion motor tech model can be had on Amazon for under half that And includes a blow molded case which the lisle does not and functionally are essentially identical