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Here's what ive knocked up in the past couple of days. Was inspired to do so coz i needed to press some wheel bearings in to some new hubs. went and had a look at the cheap press's at the local Malz store, and one similar to this size, although it was only $120, looked weak as piss. So i rummaged through my spare metal and knocked this up. i did spend more than $120 but thats because i had to buy a half length of 100x8 flat bar, 40x40 RHS and 35x35 RHS. I still have 70% of it left as well. In my opinion it sh1ts all over the imported cheap stuff and should last a life time with a coat of paint. I just used my normal bottle jack, didnt buy one specifically for this, waste of money there i reckon.









The bits of square RHS either side of the jack have a spring inside them to bring it back up when u let the jack off. I also used a fitting that matches my porta power kit so i can use all the end pieces and extensions under the jack.

The adjustable bar is made from 2 bits of 100x50x2mm welded together, with a bit off 100x8 flat welded on top and some C section on either end.

If anyone is interested i can write up a material list and step by step instructions if your keen to make your own.

i still have to weld a bit of tube on top for the head of the jack to sit in and some flat bar to keep the bottom of the jack central.

Did the job super easy, got the bearings in no worries

looks the goods vidler, well done, wish i had that much time on my hands!!!!

i built one similar to production ones . needed some steel one day so i cut it up. yours looks mucho nico . now guna build another. but guna buy a engine lifter .hehe n i scored a free parts washer yesterday only needs new switch.

dibs

well well mr creative..hahahaha

looks good might have to borrow

dave

you know .. last time i replaced wheel bearings i think i used a peice of wood..

bit still .. nice press .. im sure you really needed it.

Im too scared to use the presses at work there all f*ing huge and will destroy anything if you get it slightly wrong.

looks the goods

should you need to press a subaru main shaft apart , you know were mine is