How do I remove the spindle

[72bronco]

Last night I started on my F150 disc brake conversion and started tearing everything down to the knuckles. I got to the spindles but they don't want to budge. All the bolts are out so is there a trick to this or do I just pound on it with a BFH?

 

[brian72]

I used an old flat blade screwdriver and used it as a wedge. Pounded it in between and worked it around till it was loose. Seemed to work.

-brian

 

[77TexasBronc]

I made a homemade slide tool to help pop them off but have seen other post on here when this subject came up that you could rent a slide puller from some of the local part houses fairly cheap. Might give that a try.

 

[Southerner]

I just hit mine on the end a couple of times with a BFH and it popped off just fine.

 

[supermottl]

screw on the old bearing nut retainer bolts and tap around in cirlces with a hammer till it comes off, that way you don't destroy any of the threads

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

I use a Hillerich & Bradsey, air seasoned ash to knock the things loose.