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Arbor Press

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by Tomellen, Dec 7, 2018.

  1. Tomellen

    Tomellen Member

    Going to do some jeep transmission and transfer case rebuilding. Looking for recommendations for the right size Arbor Press to do this type of work. I would consider a hydraulic press also if they are suitable. Trying to get the best "press for the buck" I don't see a big future need for the press, I'm 72, so maybe hammering the bearings off and on is a option, if done correctly. THOUGHTS
     
    Tomellen, Dec 7, 2018
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  2. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    When I rebuilt my T14 and D18 I did not use a press. A brass drift was useful for driving a few things in and out (such as bearing races)...but I never once felt like I needed a press for anything.
     
    FinoCJ, Dec 7, 2018
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  3. TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

    I'm with FinoCJ. I have rebuilt several of both and did not use a press...and I do have a press.
     
    TIm E, Dec 7, 2018
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  4. fyrmn

    fyrmn Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I bought the harbor freight press with a coupon it's pretty cheap. Its useful for many projects.
     
    fyrmn, Dec 7, 2018
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  5. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    As a general rule unless you find one at a yard sale, a true arbor press will cost more than the hydraulic press. The 12 ton hydraulic one at harbor freight will do anything on a jeep or similar. You can get them for about $95 with a coupon. There 6 ton bench top would work if theres enough clearance under the ram, not sure 11" will do it. It might though!
     
    Mcruff, Dec 7, 2018
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