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Spieg
September 4th, 2018, 06:38 PM
Looking for about 30 minute use of a hydraulic press. Doesn't need to be fancy, just needs enough space to fit a disk brake/wheel hub (about 14" across) so I can press in some wheel studs. Local machine shop wants too much $$ for such a simple job (I could almost buy a new press at Harbor Freight for what they're asking). Happy to kick in a few bux (or beer) for the trouble.

Hypoid
September 5th, 2018, 06:24 AM
Wheel studs? I have used an extra nut, hardened washers, and an impact to install wheel studs.

Spieg
September 5th, 2018, 07:30 AM
That's my usual technique but these are new hubs/studs and clearance is too tight. I managed to strip the threads off the first one (it was a PITA to cut it off after that so I don't want to try that again). Crown is not known for the best quality hub casting so the holes are probably a little smaller than they should be.

Jim
September 5th, 2018, 10:14 AM
I have one of these if you wish to trek up...

https://shop.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_25778.jpg

Swank1975
September 5th, 2018, 12:16 PM
I have one of these if you wish to trek up...

https://shop.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_25778.jpg


Hey I have that same press.

dieseldoc
September 15th, 2018, 09:41 AM
We're have a12ton shop press.
Will be at the shop today.
And tomorrow.
As well you can hit me up for any afternoon after 330.

Spieg
September 15th, 2018, 07:32 PM
Job is already finished , but thanks for the offer Brandon.

dieseldoc
September 15th, 2018, 07:41 PM
Glad its done man.
Hit me up when you got things like this.
You would be amazed at what we have for tools!
My partner is a 4ton auto crain so go figure!