I started this as a new thread because someone may want the info I find out here.
In my previous posts about rebuilding the transfer case and transmission, I was trying to find what type press to use to do so. U-joints could use replaced too. Gathering the information. Now I need to decide which press to get. Sounds like you need a 12 ton press to remove and install the bearings in the transmission and transfer case. I would just like to get a press that will handle anything I might run across on my samurai without getting more than I need. Budget is a concern so I want to get something that will hold up, do all the jobs I need it to do, and not break the bank.
Looking at harbor freight and northern tools and equipment, I can't decide what to go with.
1. If anyone has bought a press from one of these places or somewhere else, can you tell me where, what it is, what it cost, and your impression?
2. Do you need to buy some sort of accessory package with the unit to be able to do all the different tasks?
3. If anyone is using less tonnage, I want to know.
Any input appreciated
-Adam
One quick note: It appears that northern tool charges more for shipping. An 80.00 item from Harbor is around $10.00 shipped and from northern is around $30.00 (from what I could tell)