Wiper Arm Pullers?

[Hakeem]

What’s the goto wiper arm puller these days? Lisle makes one but the arms look a little flimsy:

This one from “Glass Technology” is a little pricey at $52 but looks stout:

Glass Technology Windshield Wiper Puller Rod Design
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013IP94BE?tag=atomicindus08-20

Anybody with personal experience with these or other models they can suggest? I have an otc front end kit with tie rod seperators and the like, but sometimes they are too bulky to fit under or around the wiper arm.

 

[KnurledNut]

I can usually wiggle the tapered knibbler bushing ones loose, but for the stubborn ones, I’ve use a battery terminal puller. Seems like I remember using a faucet handle puller before too. The Glass Technology one is supposed to be the bees knees but I have got by without it.

 

[mercracing]

Small slide hammer with a hook

 

[Cheep]

Never needed one, grab the arm and work it a bit.

 

[Wrench97]

Small slide hammer with a hook

I've seen guys break the linkage brackets with those.

 

[drtyler]

Facom makes a nice one.

(CR.D10) -Compact Puller-for Windshield Wiper Arm Removal (France) (limited supply at this price)

Facom Windshield Wiper Arm Removal Puller (CR.D10)........one tool covers 95% of European vehicles. Useful for other applications where a compact puller is required. My current inventory of these is from several years ago when the tool was still made in France (see photo). Production from 2...

www.ultimategarage.com

 

[signcrafter]

I have the lisle one and it works for most. I'm on my second one, the little tip broke off the arm on one a few years back. I did run into one arm I could not get off on a transit connect, must have been put on with an impact or something and it's at a weird angle and recessed so can't get other pullers in there. I bought the OTC heavy duty one after that but it's also limited to what it can get onto because heavy duty means it's pretty big. https://www.amazon.com/OTC-6676-Heavy-Duty-Windshield-Puller/dp/B004CGRQGE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have this set in my list to get to see if it helps with the next stubborn one, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D83K5YPG/?tag=atomicindus08-20. Not sure if it will fit on some but figure it be nice to have for another option. I also have the glass technology one in my list. When I run into something I can't get with the tools I have I end up ordering everything I can find so I don't have to struggle next time.

 

[PassnThru]

I have the one pictured by the OP - I've used it about 3 times and it worked well. I really like the knob at the top that puts tension on the arms so they stay in place. Only problem was on a rear wiper where it just barely fit as there is not much travel built into it. The T-bar is pretty flimsy but hasn't been a problem for me. Add some penetrate and some vibration to the mount and it will pop them off.

 

[geneg]

I have the one pictured by the OP - I've used it about 3 times and it worked well. I really like the knob at the top that puts tension on the arms so they stay in place. Only problem was on a rear wiper where it just barely fit as there is not much travel built into it. The T-bar is pretty flimsy but hasn't been a problem for me. Add some penetrate and some vibration to the mount and it will pop them off.

The first one pictured used to be sold as a top post battery terminal remover. Always worked well for that. Put no downward pressure on the case like some of the post lifters.

 

[purplezr2]

I have the pictured one(OP Post 1st pic), I have had no issue with it.

 

[djbmw]

I dont typically need to use a puller - just use my hands. However, if the fitting is tappered,... OR severely corroded, I've used the small puller in my gear puller kit (picture attached)

 

[PassnThru]

The first one pictured used to be sold as a top post battery terminal remover. Always worked well for that. Put no downward pressure on the case like some of the post lifters.

Yes - I have the Lisle one (54150) and the package says 'Battery Terminal & Wiper Arm Puller'. I bought it so recently that I still have the package on my workbench.