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valleybusman
Top Member
USA
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 Posted - 05/14/2020 : 12:49:13 PM
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| When ever I do a brake job I used to pick the drum up and install that way . As I have gotten older and wiser I went and used a floor jack . That worked great for a while . Only problem is the drum wants to roll off and makes it hard to hold on to . Now that I am getting older I am wondering about a different method . I see that OTC makes a couple drum handlers . Do any of you use them and if so which one and why ? If you have other Ideas pass them on . Thanks |
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40ngone
Senior Member
USA
166 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2020 : 6:41:52 PM
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We have used the OTC 5017A for many years. Simple design, nothing fancy, just works. I can’t say there may not be anything better, because I have not needed to try anything different.
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Bluenozer
Top Member
Canada
701 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2020 : 01:58:51 AM
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| we ave a drum jack works good(OTC), but has its issues( hang up on dirt has crap wheels, IH works good,C2 have to work it, ETC) , I have an old seat belt with handles on it , so I just bend over at waist and lift straight up with my arms to my chest then slide it on , it replicates a piece of gym equipment that i use |
OEM trained in wiring and all engine platforms for over 20 years
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willism
Advanced Member
United States
250 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2020 : 04:15:40 AM
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| Got the otc one but had my tire guy foam fill the tires cause they would always go flat works great now. |
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tigger2
Advanced Member
USA
470 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2020 : 07:49:56 AM
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| We have the OTC 5090 Back buddy II, installed innertubes in the tires same issues as Bluenozer. |
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RonF
Top Member
867 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2020 : 04:17:59 AM
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| We have a Norco drum handler model 72040 |
US Army retired CMBT |
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muddywater
Senior Member
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2020 : 05:35:50 AM
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| I use the OTC 5017. It's been a no brainer for handling drums. We put tubes in the tires, refill them maybe once a year. |
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dferrell
Senior Member
102 Posts |
Posted - 05/18/2020 : 08:48:03 AM
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| I have been using the OTC for years. Works great for me. |
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Bus Tech1
Senior Member
76 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2020 : 05:57:29 AM
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OTC Back Buddy II
Model 350B
Has different attachments
It works well for us. |
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Bus Tech1
Senior Member
76 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2020 : 06:03:16 AM
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| Don`t forget the Truck wheel dolly. It helps your back changing tires! |
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TRex
Senior Member
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What do you use for handling brake drums ?
