Hub Lock Nightmare

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I cannot get the outer clutch gear out of my 85 suburban. I have the first snap ring and the big outer ring out,can't get to the inner snap ring. I've tried improvising a 'puller' but it just bends the metal I use. I was told I could 'rent' a puller from Advance when I buy the bearings but they don't even know what the puller I'd need looks like!!! I have never had a problem getting the guts out before. Not sure just what the H is wrong!!!!