what shop press is needed?

[NectarNick]

It seems that there are a couple things you need a shop press for press out the spindles and bearings. For those of you who have done this work what would you recommend.

6 ton press 4 in work travel:
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-ton-a-frame-bench-shop-press-1666.html#pr-header-back-to-top-link

or do you need the real deal 20 ton press (on a deep discount)
http://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-shop-press-32879.html

Has anyone figured out any other solution for this work?

Thanks for your help

[redfogo]

20 seemed to do the best job for me.

[Solidworks-Mike]

It seems that there are a couple things you need a shop press for press out the spindles and bearings. For those of you who have done this work what would you recommend.

6 ton press 4 in work travel:
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-ton-a-frame-bench-shop-press-1666.html#pr-header-back-to-top-link

or do you need the real deal 20 ton press (on a deep discount)
http://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-shop-press-32879.html

Has anyone figured out any other solution for this work?

Thanks for your help

Not sure how big of a discount you have access to at Harbor Freight, but they are giving out 25% off coupons for use on Easter Sunday next weekend if you can wait until then.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Did mine this past week with a 20 ton HF. I don't think a 6 ton would be strong enough.

I used the sleeves in this set to get everything in and out.

http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint-service-kit-for-2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-60827.html

I also had a set of seal tool to install them.

[metros]

I would go for the 20 just so that you have it for down the road as well.

[Blitzkrieg]

You can do it with the 6 ton but you have to strip the hubs down all the way, I would go for the 20ton way more useful.

[suttonb3]

Just another vote for the 20 ton. I have that exact same press and spending a few more dollars now will pay dividends for decades.

[GoDadGo]

I've got the 6 ton, but I only use it for small things like U-Joint, ball joints and control arm bushings. It's old, but I think it came form Harbor Freight or Northern Tool.

[mikeinatlanta]

I have never used my press and thought "I wish this press were smaller", however, often wished it were bigger.

[NectarNick]

thanks all. Got the 20 ton in the back of the truck and ready for assembly.