So I am planning on getting a hydraulic shop press to do the rear bearings and seals. My problem is I don't have access to Harbor freight in Canada and a 20 Ton is around $700 usd equivalent
I can get a 12 Ton press at a reasonable price. Just wanted to know if anyone has used a 12 ton press to change the bearings ( front and Rear ) . Tim's videos shows the 20 ton ( which I would get if it was available at a reasonable price.
appreciate your input..

I don’t know for sure but when you think about it 12 tons is a heluva lot of weight/pressure, id bet you would be fine. Let’s see what others think..

Only thing that might affect it is the space your able to press with might be smaller?

I had that question a few days ago #43
Rear Axle Seal/Bearing Replacement Videos

If it turns out a 10 ton will work, Princess Auto has them on for $249

I have the Harbor Freight 20ton. It was not in any way strained to do the rear axle seals and bearings job. My impression is that a 12ton would be fine

As @3bears pointed out in the thread he linked, the issue with the smaller press is the opening in the beams that you press down on. At least with the HF 12 ton, it was mentioned that the opening wasn't wide enough for the axle tool to fit through. Just food for thought.

thanks for the input guys, i will measure the spacing on the adjustable arms to see what space i will have to accommodate the axle tool.
I will be fabricating the axle tool so i will see what I need to modify.
Thanks!

I bought this one and I'm quite happy with it. Is a pricey tool but I've found more use for it then I thought I would

20 Ton Hydraulic Shop Press | Princess Auto

That design is way more functional/safe than the hokey bottle jack on a frame design.

I cross the border fairly often and could pick up. But it weighs hundreds of pounds and would be difficult to ship.

You need to know a snowbird that winters in Arizona and have them bring one back for you. Thousands of Albertans will be heading north in the next month.

Hi Jungoes.... Im in a similar situation and wondering how this worked out for you.Im currently working in West Africa and looking to ship a press to my location. The 12 ton is cheaper both to buy but especially to ship.

Did the 12 ton have the spacing you needed?
Thanks for the help

I had (still) a 12 tons, that in certain situation wasn't enough. For example, I had to use an air hammer over the press pressure to undo an old stuck part on the 4runner one time, that'S when I decided to do something about it. Was good for wheel bearings but you could see that you were at the limit before the hub would start to move sometimes. Had to put so much weight on the handle that I felt like it was going to tear appart.

I converted it to a 20 ton. Welded the upper portion of the press for stiffness, and exchanged the 12 tons bottle for a 20 tons. Much better now for old, stuck parts.

So, if you have access to buy a 20 tons instead of a 12, I would recommend the 20 tons. They are not that much more up front most of the time.

I lost maybe an inch or two of travel (bigger bottle), which I can make up with shortening the anvil, if it's ever needed.

I have a 20 ton press. That's what I use on all my pressing projects.. So if at all possible like other suggested get the 20 ton.

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Last spring I did the real axle bearing/seals with a 12 ton and it worked fine. The tool I used was one that was specifically made for the 12 ton Harbor Freight press, so there was not issue with spacing.

I have the 12 ton HF press and will report back if it is possible to use it (I hope so!). I will be doing the entire rear end by new years (I hope!). I will watch mtbtim's videos and read the adventuretaco page (https://adventuretaco.com/guide/step...d-gen-4runner/) a dozen times first.

~Jason