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10 ton press good enough to change u-joints?

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Old 10-24-2005, 10:29 PM
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Default 10 ton press good enough to change u joints?
like this one,

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=44811
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Old 10-24-2005, 10:47 PM
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I'd think so, I just use a bench vise
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It's way overkill, it takes very little pressure to remove/install u-joints. Like said above I also use a small vice to replace u-joints.
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No, like was said above you don't need it for u-joints. But once you have a press you will wonder how you got along without one, so buy one anyway
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Just a small bench vice will work for sure and its real simple to do.
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awesome guys, i need to buy a vice anyways .
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There are better designs available at HF which can be used for rear end work. I use a home vice for u-joints too.
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A C-clamp and a socket just big enough for the end
cup to slide into, is the only thing I've ever used.
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
A C-clamp and a socket just big enough for the end
cup to slide into, is the only thing I've ever used.
Not a bad idea. I would've never thought of that.
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"""10 ton press good enough to change u joints? "

Yea, be carefull and dont make a pancake out of it!
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harbor frieght also has a ten ton a frame for less money than that. it was on sale last week for a lil more than $100
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