Some more hub removal notes.
From Tiger experience, Don't attempt to remove a hub with less than 4 wheel studs/bolts in use.
odds are the tough customers will end up with bent hubs, if using 2 or 3 studs/bolts,
...IF they DO come off before damaging the hub.
And just to be clear, The hub puller in post #15 is ALWAYS used with a spacer.
A short spacer is used with std 4 stud hubs, because without a spacer,
you NEED an extra extra long deep socket on the stud nuts.
And then a longer spacer (that is kept centered in the hub, with a bigger OD)
is used to clear the Alpine Knock off hub.
And about the use of a Hammer, DON'T use it!
Again, I would point out, most of my experience is with Tigers.
And they get a much bigger Torque on the axle to hub Nut, a subject of a new (Tiger) thread for sure.
I have used a hammer (with earlier pullers), but I have concluded the desire to use a hammer
is only because of a puller deficiency.
In this case, a hammer is usually the cause of damage to the axle shaft end.
If I were to remake the puller in post #15, I would make the hub ring even More rigid,
with a thicker material and bigger OD.
And just remember, a hub WILL be harder to get off when the nut has more torque.
And odds are, YOU will be the next person to take the hub back off, so don't over torque the axle nut.