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I got tired of paying the local guys $30 everytime I wanted a bearing pressed on.
I bought the cheap 12ton from Summit for $150. (it woulda cost me twice as much to build one)
Figured if I used the dang thing a few times it'd pay for itself.
Now don't get me wrong, it's a rickity piece o junk, BUT......
It works.
I've pressed on/off all Ford 9inch third member bearings without issue, pinion bearings etc etc.
I also pressed on Ford 9 inch axle bearings without issue, tho you do need to get creative due to the length of the axle.
I think if I was using the thing everyday I'd go ahead and spend $600+ on a press that was easier to use, but for the occasional mechanic it works fine: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-917030/overview/
Good luck
Drew
I bought the cheap 12ton from Summit for $150. (it woulda cost me twice as much to build one)
Figured if I used the dang thing a few times it'd pay for itself.
Now don't get me wrong, it's a rickity piece o junk, BUT......
It works.
I've pressed on/off all Ford 9inch third member bearings without issue, pinion bearings etc etc.
I also pressed on Ford 9 inch axle bearings without issue, tho you do need to get creative due to the length of the axle.
I think if I was using the thing everyday I'd go ahead and spend $600+ on a press that was easier to use, but for the occasional mechanic it works fine: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-917030/overview/
Good luck
Drew
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From: Douglas, Georgia
On another note.....
Spend the money you save on bearing/bushing tools:
OEM Bearing race and seal driver set 27119- Read2Reviews onOEM #27119
They are super handy. I also made up a tool box of odds and ends that make pressing bearings on easier (stuff like old bearing inner races, pieces of perfectly square pipe, etc).
Spend the money you save on bearing/bushing tools:
OEM Bearing race and seal driver set 27119- Read2Reviews onOEM #27119
They are super handy. I also made up a tool box of odds and ends that make pressing bearings on easier (stuff like old bearing inner races, pieces of perfectly square pipe, etc).
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