AP Hub, Drum & Rotor Puller Kit 78830 — Heavy-Duty Forged 1-1/4" Drive, 8.5-Ton Capacity

The AP Astro Pneumatic 78830 is a heavy-duty, forged hub, drum and rotor puller kit designed to extract stuck wheel hubs, brake drums and rotors safely using standard 1-1/4" drive tools.

This comprehensive kit includes multiple adapters, hardened hardware and forged pulling arms built from the same alloy used in Astro’s ball joint presses, giving technicians the reach and strength needed for stubborn removals. It works with a 1-1/4" socket and 1-1/4" (or 32mm) wrench and is rated for demanding shop use. The components are sized to fit a variety of hub diameters and provide options to attach ratchet straps for especially stubborn parts.

How does this puller kit fit different hub and rotor sizes?

The kit ships with three hub adapters (small, medium and large) plus long and short hex nuts so you can configure the tool to match a wide range of hubs. The pulling arms spread up to 14" to reach larger drum or rotor flanges, while the threaded drive gives controlled, centralized force.

• Small, medium and large hub adapters included for varied diameters
• Arms spread up to 14" for larger drums and rotors
• Long 7/8" thread 1-1/4" drive for deeper engagement

What makes this kit durable enough for professional use?

Components are forged from a high-strength alloy—the same material used in AP’s ball joint presses—so they resist bending and wear under heavy loads. Grade 8 drive bolt and hardened washers increase service life when you apply impact or breaker-bar force.

• 8.5-ton rated forged construction for sustained shop use
• Grade 8 drive bolt and hardened washers resist deformation
• Forged T-bar and pulling arms for consistent alignment and strength

Can I use this with power tools for faster removals?

Yes. The design accommodates use with an impact wrench when appropriate, speeding removal of corroded or seized components. For extreme cases the drum and rotor pulling arms include raised stops that let you secure a ratchet strap for extra extraction force (strap not included).

• Compatible with impact wrenches when using the 1-1/4" drive
• Raised stops on arms to accept ratchet straps for tough jobs
• Includes long and short hex nuts for quick setup with power tools

What hardware and accessories come in the box?

The kit includes all the essential fasteners and adapters to tackle most hub, drum and rotor removals without hunting for extras. You get a complete set of pulling arms, adapters, hardened washers and heavy-duty drive components so the tool is shop-ready out of the case.

• Long 7/8" thread 1-1/4" drive and Grade 8 drive bolt
• Forged T-bar, forged hub and drum/rotor puller arms
• Long and short hex nuts, hardened washers and three hub adapters

Who is this for? Automotive technicians, home mechanics and restoration specialists who frequently remove wheels, hubs, drums and rotors will appreciate the 78830’s heavy-duty construction and flexible adapter set. If you need a reliable, long-lasting puller that handles seized parts, wide flanges and repeated shop use, this kit supplies the strength and variety to get parts off safely and efficiently without improvising hardware.