Hey guys, I need a pinion bearing puller for my 8.5" rear end. Anyone got one? You think with all these wussy 7.5" rears someone here would have the required tools . Anyhow, where can you rent tools like that? I have to reset the backlash and possibly install a higher gear. These 4.56 are fun and all, but too damn slow to cruise with. Be great for a weekend car though . Even with the Qjet thats robbing me of major power I get a good 4th gear bark. With the holley back on Id expect that bark to turn into a slide . Damn, I need OD. THe rear is gonna come out tommorow (saturday) so if anyone is bored and wants to help let me know.
CoryM

 

u can rent tools @ Canadian Tire
give em a call and see if they carry what your looking for

 

Thanks, I will call them. Any other places in case they dont have what I need?

 

hmm u wussy 10 bolt user my 12 bolts pinion bearing just pops out .. no need for a puller time to upgrade buddy

 

how much for a 12 bolt?

 

Well man, thats the thing.... I dont need to upgrade because there is no way I will break a 8.5" in this application . These 8.5s are well known for being suprisingly tough. I know a guy who runs slicks with a 6-71 sbc on the 8.5. has been for a few seasons now. So I dont think my little engine and streetires is even gonna scare mine .
CoryM

 

yeah I heard of guys with 800HP impalas run their stock 8.5's without any problems at all & 3.73's in them, they just add a few things & thats it.