bearing press
 

I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
I'm doing?
A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
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> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.

Earle

"The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.

Re: bearing press
 

I'll definitely take the ZJ somewhere - I wouldn't attempt anything like
that on a car that any of my loved ones actually drive.
I guess I'll just save my money for a plasma cutter or something - my
brother has too many limbs.


Earle Horton wrote:
> No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>> I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

I'll definitely take the ZJ somewhere - I wouldn't attempt anything like
that on a car that any of my loved ones actually drive.
I guess I'll just save my money for a plasma cutter or something - my
brother has too many limbs.


Earle Horton wrote:
> No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>> I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

I'll definitely take the ZJ somewhere - I wouldn't attempt anything like
that on a car that any of my loved ones actually drive.
I guess I'll just save my money for a plasma cutter or something - my
brother has too many limbs.


Earle Horton wrote:
> No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>> I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

I'll definitely take the ZJ somewhere - I wouldn't attempt anything like
that on a car that any of my loved ones actually drive.
I guess I'll just save my money for a plasma cutter or something - my
brother has too many limbs.


Earle Horton wrote:
> No. Take your ZJ hub assembly to someone who knows what they are doing.
>
> Earle
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:epml2f$m3o$1@aioe.org...
>> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
>> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
>> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
>> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
>> I'm doing?
>> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
>> passenger side.
>
>

--
ÐÏࡱá

Re: bearing press
 

all the later models use a sealed hub assembly that is replaced as a
unit, run around $125 or so for a new unit. Rebuilding can be done but
the bearings are non standard, fairly expensive, takes a 30 ton press,
60 ton press desireable.

I would skip the press unless you do a lot of this kind of work. If all
you do is keep a couple vehicles running, just head for the auto parts
place or shop and have them do it. $150 is fairly steep for a used press
unless it is really big or really good condition. Import special 12 ton
presses go for $120 on sale at www.harborfreight.com and many other
outlets.

The Merg wrote:

> I met a guy at Auto Zone today who's selling a bearing press for $150.
> Apparently, it's pretty old and very hefty.
> Most of you guys have a good idea of my level of expertise - would this
> be a smart purchase, if only to have around for later when I learn what
> I'm doing?
> A side note, the ZJ definitely needs some bearing work on the front
> passenger side.