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There are Tools and then there are Tools

Published April 30, 2014 By Mick Farmer

I was trying to remove a drop-arm from a Landrover Defender steering box.

Should have known better.
No substitute for good quality tools.
Not Impressed.

Draper 10T Hydraulic Puller

It broke.

Then I spent a lot of money and bought …

Sykes-Pickavant Hydraulic Drop Arm Puller ( 1500 Series Ram )

And of course it works.

Sykes-Pickavant 1500 Series Ram
Sykes-Pickavant 1500 Series Ram
Sykes-Pickavant 1500 Series Ram

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For the last 25+ years, I have been the lead trainer /director for OnCourse. Have played a leading role in developing their courses into, probably, the best off road training courses, globally.

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