Front Spindle Removal

Hello, Would anyone happen to know the thread size of the spindle or perhaps the part number of the adapter that connects to a slide hammer for removal of the spindle on the front of a '74 cj5 (Dana 30)?

 

I use one similar to this. Ron

https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-9...ocphy=9014895&hvtargid=pla-799247472152&psc=1

 

That'll do it. Thanks, Dave

 

Learned something new.
Never new that tool existed.
Not that I might need it out west.
Cool nonetheless.

 

If your 74 is like my 73 was just bump the spindles up and down a couple times and it should start working its way out of the knuckle. On my 30 and 44 I never used a puller.

 

That’s awesome! I never knew that existed either!

 

I can see the dude at the spindle tool store now.
"Damn, we're having a run on these, I wonder why ?"

 

The last time I had my 30 apart in the 3b, I was hitting those spindles so hard with a sledgehammer over a block of wood that I thought for sure it was making them oval. That tool would’ve been nice.

And yes, it started life in PA.

 

I have an OTC one and it it works great. I have a Dana 60, D44 and D30 and makes short work of all of them.

 

What's that push against...the axle

 

No, attaches to a slide hammer, aka blister maker/finger masher. Ron

 

The tool is worth every penny. I have two, one in my toolbox at work and one in my toolbox at home. Never regretted spending the money. Like Nate said, I’ve used them on 25, 27, 30, 44, and 60 spindles.

 

I’m fixing to dig into my D30 axle. I put the tool in my Amazon wish list. I’ll be delayed for days waiting for this since I didn’t “order now”.

 

Ordered mine yesterday.
Here tomorrow.

 

I have one (I built) like that one only it uses a forcing bolt in lieu of a slide hammer. I worked in a 4X4 shop back in the day and it would make short work of any stuck spindle I came across.
It was much like this one.........
https://shop.broncograveyard.com/D4...m_term=NICKSTRIXS&utm_content=BroncoGraveyard

 

Speaking of front spindles does anyone know where to purchase a 1/2 inch drive socket to fit the spindle nuts?

 

One of many listings.
Any parts store, Napa, Carquest, O'Reilly, or 4wd accessory store will have it.
Not endorsing Omix at all.....

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/omix-...adLU9n-PjxgTeO_BUk88ZuBHdDkyyLZ8JLRoCgMDw_wcB

 

I once made one from a piece of exhaust pipe. I have a real one now.

 

If you haven't done yet, I suggest switching to this

With the corresponding wrench.

 

Actually used it tonight.