Rental vs $800 Wheel Bearing Press Tools

Torque Test Channel Sep 19, 2025 150 Thousand views

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Astro: https://amzn.to/4nATzl6 OTC: https://amzn.to/41YqYy1 Maddox: https://www.harborfreight.com/front-wheel-drive-bearing-remover-and-installer-kit-21-piece-63728.html Winmax: https://amzn.to/41WFxSB Lifetime of weekly updated rankings: https://torquetestchannel.etsy.com/listing/1152216140/torque-test-channel-spreadsheet-leader Today we test FWD bearing adapter wheel bearing press sets until failure to see how many tones of pressing power you can get out of brands from Winmax, Orion Motor Tech, Harbor Freight Maddox, OEM Tools, OTC and more. ~We may earn from qualifying purchases via the links above~ As always, the creator of this channel is also working in product development for Astro Tools who make the 78825HD included in this video! Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool, we recommend finding other reviews on these tools before making up your mind. That said, we do not accept any tools shown here from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands in the planning or creation of these videos. 0:00 What we're testing 3:12 Tips for these 5:49 Winmax 6:51 Amazon best selling 10:12 Harbor Freight Maddox 13:05 Thrust Bearing Astro 17:04 Powerbuilt 19:43 Autozone OEM Tools 21:32 OTC \u0026 Rankings

Products Reviewed (7)

Winner

Astro

Heavy Duty Bearing Service Kit

#1 4.8

Best Overall - Winner with thrust bearing 'cheat code'. Achieved 12.8 tons - survived better than any other kit. Grade 9 drive screw (48 HRC), grade 9 nut and cups, XL thrust bearing, twice the thread engagement of other kits.

OTC

Hub Grappler Bearing Service Kit

$800.00

#2 4.2

Most expensive at $800 ($590 for bearing service portion). Premium machined concave/convex washers, hardest bolt at 60.6 HRC beyond grade 9. Achieved 9.9 tons but limited by minimal thread engagement in hex nut.

Windmax

23 Piece Front Wheel Drive Bearing Adapters Puller Press Replacement Installer Removal Tool Kit

$50.00

#3 3.5

Achieved 7.3 tons with Milwaukee 1/2-inch high torque, 8.2 tons with 3/4-inch DeWalt. Grade 9 bolt but grade 1 nut and grade 5 washers. Good performance for the price point.

Harbor Freight

Maddox Front Wheel Drive Bearing Remover and Installer Kit

#4 3.8

Surprise 7/8 thread upgrade from advertised 3/4-inch. Achieved 9.8 tons - highest pressing power. Yellow zinc plated bolt, thicker cups, but drive screw only grade 5 despite appearance. Bolt stretched full eighth inch.

Powerbuilt

Front Wheel Drive Bearing Press Kit

$150.00

#5 3.2

Made in Taiwan, 3/4-inch fine threads, unique hex nut welded to threaded rod design. Achieved 8.5 tons before hex rounded off. Grade 8-9 threads but grade 1 welded hex head lost temper during welding.

Orion Motortech

Front Wheel Drive Bearing Press Kit

$70.00

#6 2.0

Best-selling on Amazon with 7,700 reviews but poor performance. Only 3.7 tons peak with mid torque, 5.5 tons with high torque. Painted parts including hex nut, grade 5 bolt, soft washers split easily.

OEM Tools

Front Wheel Drive Bearing Press Kit

$250.00

#7 1.5

AutoZone rental brand, similar to Powerbuilt but twice the price. Catastrophic failure - fully pulled threads with hex nut at just 6.3 tons. Poor thread count described as 'cheap bed sheets'.