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sic70stang
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the opening on the press i am looking at is 4 1/4" is a stock mustang pinion bigger then that? someone anyone??

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It's going to be dependent on the gear set. 4.10's are around 3", while 2.73's look like a dinner plate. It only needs to be pressed about 3" to get the bearing off, so a set of blocks and a bearing splitter are all that's needed.

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i know any aftermarkets will clear but i guess i am over thinking this. i have done the plates like that before. i seen a press at harbor freight on sale so i was looking to jump on it.

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Don't be harbor freight guy [Whoo Whooooo!]

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where is a solid ass spot to get a press?

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