which shop press for DIY stuff? (bearings/bushings/etc.)

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I have the 12 ton press from Harbor Freights. I use it not only for
beareings/bushings, but for other stuff too, like metal forming/bending.

If I'm not mistaken there is one to be used on a bench(I think it is a 6 ton
one) that might do the work if you don't have the room for the 12 ton.
Remember that you have to bolt it to the floor.

It is amazing how quick you replace bearings. I'm not kidding, with the str=
ut
housings out of the car and with the correct dies, I feel like I'm on a WRC
service. It can be done in less then 10 minutes for both sides.

Cheers,

Carlos.
>From: auditude at cox.net
>Reply-To: auditude at cox.net
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: which shop press for DIY stuff? (bearings/bushings/etc.)
>Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 19:22:25 -0700
>
>Hey list,
>
>*sigh* I've been working on the '86 Coupe GT this weekend. I got three of =
the
four control arm bushings
>out and two pressed back in with my "HuwPress", when the (type 85 compress=
or
mounting) bolt snapped.
> grrr! What a pita! I also crushed a 2" cap due to too small of a washer a=
nd
probably catching the 3/4"
>coupler on the control arm. The first three removals and two installs went
okay. It was nice to be able to
>do that at home. It's time consuming and tiring tho'.
>
>I think I want to buy a shop press, probably from Harbor Freight. I'd like=
 to
hear some opinions on what
>press I should go for.
>
>What tonnage press is sufficient to do the various things? I would like to=
 be
able to press out and in
>wheel bearings, as well as control arm bushings and whatever else needs
pressing.
>
>Harbor Freight has a 6 ton, 12 ton, 20 ton, 6 ton a-frame, 12 ton a-frame,
and 20 a-frame. There's also a
>50 ton hydraulic one, but I'm not planning on getting that crazy.
>
>The bigger the press, the more money. I just want to get what I need to get
the job done, without paying
>for more than I need.
>
>What's the benefit to the a-frame style?
>
>Here's a linke to the Central Hydraulics section of the Harbor Freight web
catalog:
>
>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?f=3Dbylogo&logourl=3DCe=
ntHyd%2Egif&brand=3DCentral%20H
>ydraulics
>
>Is there a better source for this type of thing? I have a Harbor Freight
brick and mortar I can go to, so I
>wouldn't have to ship from them.
>
>Any help would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ken

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