Bearing Press Kit for Prime bicycles

Bearing press tool kit for Prime Bicycles frame pivots - Thunderflash, Rocket, etc Each press kit is tailor made with all of the drift sizes required to install the rear suspension pivot bearings on the selected Prime bike frame (one, two, three or more different sizes will be included depending on the frame). The kit will include all the necessary pairs of press drifts, precision machined to match each bearing's inside and outside diameters, and a threaded rod to press the drifts together. T-bar press option includes a free pair of extension spacers Each press drift is engraved with it's size for easy identification Precision engineered from 316L stainless steel and 6082-T6 aluminium Designed & manufactured in the UK Each press kit an be purchased with either T-bar handles or simple nuts. Both of these options include a pair of drifts and one of our new precision-engineered stainless steel threaded rods. The T-bar handles make the tool super-easy to use, and come with a pair of extensions for added versatility, while the nuts are a functional and cheaper option and are used with normal spanners. The threaded portion of the threaded rod supplied with this press is 144mm long with additional 8mm of non-threaded length at each end to lead the handles/nuts on and off. Unlike some other bearing press designs, our design closely fits the inside and outside diameters of the bearing to ensure that the tool remains accurately centred and the bearings are pressed in straight. Our drifts are carefully machined to maintain exact alignment between the inner and outer races of the bearing, meaning that no stress is placed across the bearings, prolonging bearing life and protecting the frame or hub. How To Use The press tool is simple to use. Here's a quick demo: Two drifts are supplied which accurately match the size of the bearing. The shape of the drifts ensures that it accurately centres on the bearing, and that pressure is applied to the outer race. Tightening the nuts or handles draws the spacers together, pressing the bearing into place. For best results install one bearing at a time. See our Manuals page to download the more detailed instruction sheets which come withour press orders, now available in several languages. Note that each tool is specific to one bearing size. It is designed to match the internal and external diameters and can't be used on bearings with different sizes.