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Time for an update: I did get my bearings out, both front and rear. I finally gave up and payed my local shop. It certainly wasn't for a lack of trying, but want to keep things moving. (They also charged less than an hour's labor; cheaper than buying a decent blind-bearing puller) Today I...

I read about this method also, but haven't heard anyone say they've done it successfully. Probably worth a shot, as there's no risk of damaging them. I'd really be interested to also hear your / other's thoughts on just leaving them in for powder coat (I'd mask them). Sent from my iPad...

Alright - sorry if this has been covered, but I can't seem to find any info... I plan to powder coat my hubs this week, and have not yet removed the sprocket stud bushings. A few questions: 1. If I don't remove them (they're in good shape) will they take the heat of the oven when baking the...

Thanks - I'll try one more time but may take the Hubs to my local shop... Updates later this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The pile of tools that don't remove CB360 wheel bearings. This is DIY for fun, but this part isn't fun. Should I just get these things pulled at my local shop or am I missing something? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

And finally- yes I cut up a Snap-on socket. It was a cast off. Find a better use for a 1 & 5/16 socket and I'll tell you that you have a really cool job to tackle. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I eventually had to do the same for my front bearing retainer. Mine isn't as nice /way more crude, but does the job. ...snap-on steel is REALLY hard to cut. Yes that's blood - don't ask... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I'll try this next. I've talked to other DTTers doing 360s (woodsy) and everyone swears heat and a drift will do it. I've borrowed every blind-puller I can get my hands on, but they're the wrong size. Exhibit A: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

After a few tries at drifting those things out, I think I'll need a puller. I'll report back later. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks Sonreir- Wow really bungled my last few posts. I was trying to refer to earlier questions, but instead muddied the waters through the magic of Tapatalk. I'll give your suggestion a shot. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Meant to reference this. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

BTW Sonreir- I still plan to get the suggested battery from you, but have been tied up with other stuff. I'll send you an email. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Talking about both rears...still have to figure out front retainer removal Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

To clarify, I know I could buy a bearing puller. Are there any DIY methods? I'm all for using the right tool for the job, but also don't want to accumulate a bunch of specialty tools I might only use a few times. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Ok - at the risk of asking a dumb question, how do I get the bearing out? The factory manual just says (#6): Retainer is out, and I tried lightly prying with no luck. When I search the forum, or do a google search, all I get is bearing retainer removal info... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Ah - I didn't look closely. I thought you milled that. Nicely done! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Nice! I do a lot of "shop visits" to do research for work (I'm a designer for a tool company) and always enjoy seeing modified tools that accomplish a specific task. (This usually spells opportunity for us)[emoji106] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That doesn't look homemade at all. You clearly have a shop that is better outfitted than mine[emoji106][emoji106] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

...note that I chewed up the retainer by not using my head and trying to remove it via other (dumb) methods. Not bad, but worth mentioning. I also realized after I started yesterday that I should have drilled the spots that were "punched" at the factory, but had already moved it when I made the...