looking into getting a press for Subaru wheel bearings, timing bearings, and bushings. 

 

Will the HF 12 ton variety work fine for that?
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-a-frame-industrial-heavy-duty-floor-shop-press-1667.html

 

For most things that will probably work fine. For really stuck wheel bearings it may not have enough oomph.

Any follow up on this? I was looking at a similar one at Northern Tools this morning for wheel bearings.

I haven't gotten one yet.

The 20 ton goes on sale for not much more than that. I did opt for the 12 ton, but it's still in the boxes

Good call, saw a 20 ton at HF for $200. That should be enough for wheel bearings? And if the jack is junk I can always get a better one and still use the frame?

Good call, saw a 20 ton at HF for $200. That should be enough for wheel bearings? And if the jack is junk I can always get a better one and still use the frame?

If you wait for the discounts you could get that 20 ton for $160 & use the difference toward some nice press plates like from SWAG offroad:

http://www.swagoffroad.com/ARBOR-PRESS-PLATES_p_7.html

Those arbor plates supplied with HF presses just aren't what I would call safe at any speed.

And for fabbing brackets & skid plates:

http://www.swagoffroad.com/20-TON-Press-Brake-DIY-Builder-Kit_p_40.html

Good call, just printed off a coupon for $160, think I'll pull the trigger this week.

I thought mine was less than that, but it was the cheapest one at HF when I bought it, and I don't see one for less....

 

 

Mine is plenty, I've probably done a dozen subaru wheel bearings. Lots of bushings, as well as some bearings and such. I've had a couple things fight me, but I opted to apply heat before maxing out the equipment. 12 Tons is a lot!