Thread: Is a 12 Ton Shop Press man enough?

I pushed my 1995 defender bushes out with a 6T press
Maybe I got lucky though.

they usually shift with a 6 T press but they can go as high as 20t

Thanks guys, I'll take a chance on the 12t. It's got to be better than drilling the rubber out & then splitting the outer sleeve with a hack saw.

You can come to Logan and grab mine If you want, Don't think I'll be needing it for a few weeks.

Tip of the week- Use impact sockets to push the bushes, 12pt sockets are beveled on the leading edge and just make things impossible.

12t and a heat gun will be fine

Which bushes are you replacing ? I drove out the radius arm bushes on the Defender with a suitably sized 3/4" drive socket and a 4 lb. hammer. Wasn't particularly difficult, the hardest bit was holding the arms and socket and hammer all at the same time. With another pair of hands it would have been a breeze.

Deano

Originally Posted by DeanoH

Which bushes are you replacing ? I drove out the radius arm bushes on the Defender with a suitably sized 3/4" drive socket and a 4 lb. hammer. Wasn't particularly difficult, the hardest bit was holding the arms and socket and hammer all at the same time. With another pair of hands it would have been a breeze.

Deano

I've done it that way 3 times in the past - I finally learnt and now have a press.


Martyn

Originally Posted by Bushie

.................................................. .. - I finally learnt and now have a press.


Martyn

Can't argue with that logic, it's ALWAYS easier when you have the right tools.

I have found that for (300Tdi) general steering, suspension, sway bar bushes etc. a big hammer and selection of sockets does the job OK but as you say it's easier with a press.

Jobs I found where a press is essential is rear suspension ball joint and timing cover viscous fan bearing for example.

Deano