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From: Idaho Panhandle
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I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the 12 ton press in Harbor Freight? I'm looking for one to do the bearings in a 9" rearend and the wheel bearings on a 31 spline axle, and other misc. things.
Thanks,
Bob
Thanks,
Bob
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I got one a while ago to press the front wheel bearings on a Ford escape. It comes disassembled. The iron is strong and seems to be able to handle more than the bottle jack it is based on will. I would suggest that you assemble it on a level surface and be careful to get it plum; else you will be pressing at an angle. No matter how slight it will cause problems. You will not be setting any speed records with this but all in all it works just fine (for that project and a couple other uses I have found since then).
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I like mine, bought it a couple years ago (think mines the 10 ton) and paid for itself on the first use, shop wanted $140 to press ball joints and I only paid $100 for it. Found lots of uses for it since. Should've bought it years ago. Gotta love hindsight. lol
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Berkad,
How would you go about add air to one? How would you go about replacing the jack handle to have it operated by air? Sounds interesting but I wouldn't know how to do it. Don't suppose you'd have any pics by chance?
Thanks
How would you go about add air to one? How would you go about replacing the jack handle to have it operated by air? Sounds interesting but I wouldn't know how to do it. Don't suppose you'd have any pics by chance?
Thanks
Tuned
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From: Between Shelby / Avoca Ia
Originally Posted by wdsmithjr
Berkad,
How would you go about add air to one? How would you go about replacing the jack handle to have it operated by air? Sounds interesting but I wouldn't know how to do it. Don't suppose you'd have any pics by chance?
Thanks
How would you go about add air to one? How would you go about replacing the jack handle to have it operated by air? Sounds interesting but I wouldn't know how to do it. Don't suppose you'd have any pics by chance?
Thanks
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From: The Big, Oregon
As a word of warning-
DO NOT get the Cummins Tool 12 or 16 ton presses! They twist while jacking them, no matter how carefully you assemble them. It's a very weak design.
DO NOT get the Cummins Tool 12 or 16 ton presses! They twist while jacking them, no matter how carefully you assemble them. It's a very weak design.
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