When in doubt, go bigger.
This 7-ton reversible puller brand "EverTough" sourced at my local O'Reilly's through their Tool Loan program worked perfectly.
Spread of this puller was 7", which is what was needed. Only ended up using two jaws which hooked right inside the rounded edge and wedged just right.
Puller came off with astounding ease. You know the cars from the '60s with "over-powered steering" that allows you to turn the wheel with a pinky? Yeah, like that. Didn't even break a sweat. Such a difference compared to pulling off my MoPar dampers. Those things were on ridiculously tight compared to this.
Interesting that the keyway key came out IN the damper. Mite try re-installing the damper with the key left in position like that unless others advise me against it.
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