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barkleydave · 11-08-2017, 09:55 AM

Sure this has been covered.

Is a 20 ton press enough to swage lug bolts to hubs and drums?

Seems like it would take closer to 30 Ton to get it done right?

Thanks

John · 11-08-2017, 10:22 AM

No, a 20 ton Chinese press will not do the job. It takes an honest 22-23 tons to swage the lugs so use at least a 30 ton press.

lindy williams · 11-08-2017, 10:37 AM

Times 2

barkleydave · 11-08-2017, 10:52 AM

Thanks that is what I thought.

Gastrap · 11-08-2017, 01:39 PM

I ended up right at 24 on mine when they were tight.

leo · 11-08-2017, 04:11 PM

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Consider sending your drum/s to Bert's in Colorado. Steve does this all the time and the turnaround is fast. If you have not done this before it requires a talented approach and the correct tools or you will damage the drum. After the job is done the drum needs to be checked to be sure it is still true.

11-08-2017, 09:55 AM	#1
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Swaging hubs Sure this has been covered. Is a 20 ton press enough to swage lug bolts to hubs and drums? Seems like it would take closer to 30 Ton to get it done right? Thanks

11-08-2017, 10:22 AM	#2
John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 189	Re: Swaging hubs No, a 20 ton Chinese press will not do the job. It takes an honest 22-23 tons to swage the lugs so use at least a 30 ton press.

11-08-2017, 10:37 AM	#3
lindy williams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 335	Re: Swaging hubs Times 2

11-08-2017, 10:52 AM	#4
barkleydave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 502	Re: Swaging hubs Thanks that is what I thought.

11-08-2017, 01:39 PM	#5
Gastrap Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 23	Re: Swaging hubs I ended up right at 24 on mine when they were tight.

11-08-2017, 04:11 PM	#6
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Re: Swaging hubs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Consider sending your drum/s to Bert's in Colorado. Steve does this all the time and the turnaround is fast. If you have not done this before it requires a talented approach and the correct tools or you will damage the drum. After the job is done the drum needs to be checked to be sure it is still true.