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Propshaft removal tool? What is it?

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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:

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