Best Hub Puller Kit (2026): 5 Kits for Stuck Hubs

Compared on paper

Specifications are manufacturer rated, collected 5 November 2026. All five kits fit 5, 6 and 8 lug hubs, and none states a safety listing, so all five score zero for safety. Three of the five state a one year warranty.

How the points were given

Each kit is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, using only what the listing publishes. The weights are published on the site’s How We Pick page. None states a safety listing, so all score zero on safety.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Safety counts only for powered gear or where the listing states safety features; where it does not apply, the score is taken over the remaining 90 points.

What the listings tell you

We read five hub puller listings. All five fit 5, 6 and 8 lug hubs. Three state a one year warranty, and none states a safety listing. Two list a 0.5 in drive plate, two give a weight, and one lists 18 pieces with adapters for front and rear hubs.

Buying guide: choosing the best hub puller kit

Lug fit

Every kit here fits 5, 6 and 8 lug hub assemblies on cars and trucks, so lug count alone does not separate them. The MHOT listing also names SUVs and UTVs. The OEMTOOLS kit goes further, with adapters for front and rear hubs on a number of foreign and domestic vehicles, including BMW, Porsche and VW.

Plate and screw

The plate and the forcing screw do the work, so their steel matters. The SGT and MHOT listings both state a 0.5 in plate, and the OMT, SGT and MHOT listings all name AISI 1045 and 40Cr steel with heat-treated screws. The SGT listing goes one step further and gives the threaded rod a hardness of 30 to 35 HRC. The Lupar listing names no steel grade and no plate thickness.

Press or no press

A plate and screw kit pulls the hub with steady force, and the MHOT listing says plainly that no slide hammer and no press are needed. The OEMTOOLS kit also installs hubs and bearings with no shop press, and it works without removing the strut assembly or knuckle, with no alignment needed after use. The Lupar kit takes a different route: its reinforced shocker is made to withstand hammer strikes.

What is in the case

Count the pieces before you buy. The OMT kit holds six items, the SGT kit five items plus a pair of gloves, and the MHOT kit five items in labeled slots with an order sheet showing the sequence. The Lupar kit includes a variety of nuts and bolts for different stud sizes. The OEMTOOLS kit holds 18 pieces, including the adapters for front and rear work.

Weight and storage

Only two listings give a weight: the SGT kit at 7.28 lb and the OEMTOOLS kit at 31.8 lb. The other three state no weight. Storage differs too: the OMT kit comes in a custom blow-molded case, the SGT kit in a foam-lined box, and the MHOT kit in a case with labeled slots, so each piece has a place between jobs.

Warranty

Three of the five listings state a one year warranty: the OMT listing states 1 year, and the SGT and MHOT listings state 1 Year Manufacturer. The OEMTOOLS and Lupar listings state no concrete warranty term. A stated warranty is worth weighing when the kits are otherwise close.

Garage Fit Check

• Check the lug pattern before ordering: all five kits fit 5, 6 and 8 lug hubs.
• Make room for the case: the OEMTOOLS kit holds 18 pieces and weighs 31.8 lb.
• Keep the kit in its case between jobs so the plate, forcing screw and washers stay together.
• Apply a small amount of lubricant to the threaded area before use, as the SGT listing advises.

FAQ: garage tools

How do you use a hub puller kit?

Bolt the remover plate to the lug studs, position the screw assembly, and tighten the forcing screw to pull the hub off the spindle. The MHOT listing says no slide hammer and no press are needed. Support the vehicle on rated stands on solid, level ground, and never get under a vehicle held up by a jack alone.

Will a hub puller kit fit my truck?

All five kits here fit 5, 6 and 8 lug hub assemblies on cars and trucks, so check your lug count first. The MHOT listing also names SUVs and UTVs, and the OEMTOOLS kit adds adapters for front and rear hubs on foreign and domestic vehicles.

Do I need a shop press to remove a wheel hub?

No. The MHOT and OEMTOOLS listings both say no press is needed: the forcing screw pulls the hub off the spindle with steady force. The OEMTOOLS kit also installs hubs and bearings without a press.

Which kit also installs hubs and bearings?

The OEMTOOLS 27213 removes and installs front and rear wheel hubs and bearings, with no alignment needed after use. The Lupar listing also describes removal and installation of wheel hub bearings. The OMT, SGT and MHOT listings describe removal tools.

Do these kits state a warranty?

Three of the five state a one year warranty: OMT states 1 year, and SGT and MHOT state 1 Year Manufacturer. The OEMTOOLS and Lupar listings state no concrete warranty term.

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