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Old 12-27-2020, 01:51 PM
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Even better, but more money, would be a hollow ram. Had one of those in my cart for a few years but just can't pull the trigger!
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Here's a video on the setup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3dgrgmMZw0
Good info. Thanks!
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I have the pump and attachments but not the head to "pull" with. Can you tell us where you saw one and had in your cart?
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Even better, but more money, would be a hollow ram. Had one of those in my cart for a few years but just can't pull the trigger!
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Old 12-27-2020, 07:55 PM
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Just type in "hollow ram" on Amazon or E-Bay. I was going to go with the 30 ton but I think 20 ton might be enough considering the metal punch like the one in the video is only 10 tons. If you had a 4" stroke and the foot control air pump imagine how fast you could do subframe bushings!
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I have looked and can't find anything reasonably priced. You can get the whole kit with ram/pump at HF for less than $100. Not always in love with HF quality. I don't see any rams for less than $125. Any thoughts?
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Old 12-28-2020, 12:09 AM
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I think it would be well worth the extra money to have double tons and the hole go through, not to mention the longer stroke and probably would never need press.
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Anyone know if this tool will work with our X's?

https://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-862...7902880&sr=8-6

According to amazon thats not the exact kit I bought from them but it sure looks like it.


Makes doing the bearings a breeze. I was having to remove the entire hub assembly before and use my shop press. After buy a kit just like that I do the job in nothing flat time wise. Love it.
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Old 12-28-2020, 12:24 PM
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Went and looked up the one I have its actually cheaper than the one you linked. This is what I have.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old 12-28-2020, 12:25 PM
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I use this to push the axles out and for anything else that wants to get stubborn.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


The only drawback with it is its HEAVY. I use a jack stand to support the thing when using it.
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Astro Pneumatic Tool 78825 25-Piece Master Front Wheel Drive Bearing Puller Removal & Installer Adapter Kit W/Grade 8 Drive Bolt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBK2OJO..._ADG6FbX6NM7V9

This is the one I recommend.

The HF and the rest on Amazon use a 3/4 bolt I estimate grade 5 hardness (I've chewed up 3-5 of them on x5 front bearings).

Rated 24,000# clamping force. It takes considerably more to remove front X5 bearing. My first one estimated 35,000

The 7/8 bolt in the kit above is rated 46,000# and will tackle the bearing no problem.

I upgraded mine to 1" bolt for the bigger plates but use a 3/4" rod for the smaller ones.

I was not able to find a threaded rod grade 8 and after smoking 3-4 of the grade 5, I went right to 1" grade 8; 61,000# at advised torque.

Lubricated torque on the 7/8" is 500 ft·lb, achievable with a pipe and breaker bar but enough to possibly break the bar: definitely use grease and also bronze thrust bushing

I bought a thin bronze thrust bushing; learn from my goof do not get 1/16" thick one. It squirted out from the bolt liked Play-Doh. Wish I had video of it : that was hilarious. Came out in little wedges like tiny pizza slices.
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