: The nut of the Zackab pull rod is screwed onto the exposed thread. Head Removal : The head of the seized screw is turned off.
: You can request a personal quote for the Zackab-2020 (M8 + M10) or the larger Zackab-2022 (M12 - M20) via the official Zackab Shop . zackab 2020 full
: Use the tool's mechanical advantage to pull the bolt through the housing in a single operation. : The nut of the Zackab pull rod
Because steel bolts are threaded through aluminum housings, they are highly susceptible to galvanic corrosion. Road salt, moisture, and debris act as electrolytes, chemically fusing the bolt to the axle knuckle over time. When a mechanic attempts to back the bolt out, it typically snaps, leaving the threaded shank permanently frozen inside the knuckle. Traditional Methods vs. Zackab 2020 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Removal Method Time Investment Risk Level Equipment Needed 1 to 2 Hours High (Destroys rubber bushings, warps aluminum ball joints) Gas torches, fire suppression Air Hammer / Punching 45 to 90 Mins Medium (Risk of cracking the cast knuckle ears) Heavy pneumatic hammers Drilling Out 2 to 3 Hours High (Drill bits drift, destroying the knuckle threads) Cobalt bits, drilling jigs Zackab 2020 Extraction 5 to 10 Minutes Very Low (Pure linear mechanical pull) 17mm socket, 22mm wrench Core Technical Specifications of the Zackab 2020 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. : Use the tool's mechanical advantage to pull
: It can also be used to loosen heavy-duty anchors, floor anchors, and wedge anchors of sizes M8 and M10. Operating Principles
In the automotive world, the "Zackab 2020" is a designed to remove seized or stubborn suspension screws, specifically the notorious "upper wishbone screw" (often vulgarized as the "Arschlochschraube" or "asshole screw") found in various European cars, particularly Audis and Volkswagens.