Hydraulic press

Craig_m67 · July 19, 2014, 05:35:14 PM

Has anybody used this press to remove rear bushes and others with any success?

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Shop-Press-H-Frame-6000kg.aspx?pid=214467#Cross

It's 50% off ... Which puts it firmly in the retail therapy section of the checkout
I have suspensions to rebuild and wonder if it can press in at the very least rear trailing arms bushes and the front A-arm ones

Cheers

* no association with seller

colcol · July 19, 2014, 06:05:57 PM

It looks like a short press that is mounted to a work bench, so it will be the correct working height, if you mounted it on the floor, it would be too low, if its mounted on a work bench, it would take up working room on your bench.
Most presses are mounted in a corner, out of the way, as they don't get used that often.
I was at Total Tools today buying airline fittings and they had a good sized floor mounted press for about $250???, same as the one i paid $400 about 20 years ago, and the jack in mine hasn't leaked yet, Colin.

Neil Choi · July 19, 2014, 06:45:50 PM

There was this discussion awhile back which could be helpful.

http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,11844.0.html

Mick A · July 20, 2014, 02:42:56 AM

At least a 10 ton press would be preferable I reckon. Sometimes it will take a fair of force to move old bushes or bearings.

We have a 20 ton press at the workshop and I've had it just over 10 ton a couple times to move rusted control arm bushes.

Always wear safety glasses!

LaStregaNera · July 21, 2014, 09:37:25 AM

I see supercheap have bumped the price up on them since I bought mine - yes, they are plenty man enough for doing suspension bushings (and even gearboxes)... I have access to a much bigger press if I need it, and I haven't needed that yet...
Mine spends most of it's time stood somewhere out of the way - it's not a real press, but it was cheap and gets the job done.

Craig_m67 · July 21, 2014, 10:40:09 AM

It was $139./ when I posted it (2days ago?) hence the thought.

AikenDrum105 · July 21, 2014, 10:59:46 AM

I have the same press Craig - as stated, easiest to use up on a bench.

It will struggle sometimes with old corroded-in trailing arm bushings - they are often best helped with some heat from a torch, plus using a hacksaw to cut through the rubber and the bushing sleeve.

Torch works well to get the inner sleeve hot so it just gloops out too

What Mick said about the goggles. Do that.

Craig_m67 · July 21, 2014, 12:08:35 PM

Cheers.. It's gone back up again, I'll have to act fast when it goes on special again.

In other news, Christmas for the Junior !!

LaStregaNera · July 21, 2014, 12:53:47 PM

They've gone up $40 in ~2 years was what I was saying!
so... what's in the box?

Craig_m67 · July 21, 2014, 01:44:05 PM

A free t-shirt and mug !!

Along with

ST176-GT-A-PILLAR-REPAIR-SECTION
ST177-GT-A-PILLAR-REPAIR-SECTION
ST022-GT/GTV-LEFT-FRONT-WING-No.2-REPAIR-SECTION
ST023-GT/GTV-RIGHT-FRONT-WING-No.2-REPAIR-SECTION
ST037-GT-left-rear-floor-pan
ST038-GT-right-rear-floor-pan

ST073-SPIDER-NO.-3-REAR-WING-REPAIR-LEFT IN-FRONT-OF-WHEEL
ST074-SPIDER-NP.-3-REAR-WING-REPAIR-RIGHT IN-FRONT-OF-WHEEL

I only need the right rear floor but you just know the rest will need doing at some stage (soon).

LaStregaNera · July 21, 2014, 02:34:22 PM

I've never gotten a free t-shirt or mug from AH... and i'm *still* waiting for the replacement black anodised battery tray...

Craig_m67 · July 21, 2014, 02:45:09 PM

I've never gotten a free anything or a discount from AH either...

This was from ClassicAlfa, I ordered the t-shirt and mug and they threw it in for free along with a discount and some red skai vinyl samples (red Basket weave is no longer avail, pooh). Door to door less than a week.

They are just always brilliant to deal with

Who wants to weld in my floors

LaStregaNera · July 21, 2014, 04:21:48 PM

Yeah Classic alfa are good - I didn't look at the sticker on the box...
I dunno why I assumed AH...

Craig_m67 · August 17, 2014, 05:10:42 PM

Bought the press, they were on special again.
When I get round to bushes and stuff I will post up my thoughts.

Paul Byrne · October 06, 2014, 10:52:15 AM

I have one of those and it works well. Only problem was when I need to press something long, like a back axle bearing retaining ring. Got some SHS for 'legs' and drilled holes in them to take the press support bars, bolted them to the existing uprights and moved the feet. Now have a floor standing press that can take long items. Will post pics if anybody is interested.
Cheers
PB