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Benchtop Hydraulic Shop Press 6 ton or 12 ton? 200

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posted by  nelson on  Wed Apr 2 15:17 CST 2003
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I know some of you out there use a hydraulic press for the 240 bushings [not rear trailing arms]. but how strong a press is really needed?Northern tools sells them reasonably.6 to or 12 ton? Also what are you using as drivers? Will sockets work or maybe some type of plunbing fittings ala "home brew tool"? Thanks for the advice.
Nelson








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    Benchtop Hydraulic Shop Press 6 ton or 12 ton? 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be dlot on  Thu Apr 3 09:37 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    I've used a 6 ton and it really isn't strong enough. I bought a 15 ton and
    that really takes care of business. Sockets are 'OK' but they aren't always
    as good as steel drifts. You can actually buy the proper drift tools from
    Volvo. I them but I still ended up having one receiver piece made by a machine
    shop. Minimum in my opinion is the 12 ton.

    Dave 82 242ti








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    Benchtop Hydraulic Shop Press 6 ton or 12 ton? 200

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    posted by  bulletproof on  Thu Apr 3 05:43 CST 2003
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    12 ton will do.
    As for drifts, sockets will generally work but you can't always count on having one the right size. If you know someone with a metal lathe you can use a micrometer to take some measurements of the new bushings and turn a section of steel pipe to the right diameter (something slightly less than the diameter of the bushing).








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    Benchtop Hydraulic Shop Press 6 ton or 12 ton? 200

    posted by  raidman on  Wed Apr 2 16:03 CST 2003
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    BIGGER is always better!!(at least, that's what my girlfriend says) Get the 12 ton. Make the Homebrew tool and DO IT.
    el Raidman








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      Benchtop Hydraulic Shop Press 6 ton or 12 ton? 200

      posted by  someone claiming to be 245Rick on  Wed Apr 2 16:47 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      You might check out www.harborfreight.com also. They sell a 20 ton on sale occasionally for a mere $159 with free shipping.








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        Benchtop Hydraulic Shop Press 6 ton or 12 ton? Thanks! 200

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        posted by  nelson on  Thu Apr 3 13:22 CST 2003
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        Thanks to all who replied. Looks like a 12 ton press at the least. Now to find a 'friend" at a machine shop!
        Nelson







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