Thanks to all who responded..
I think I need to rethink my need for a press.. spend the money on a
couple of good C-clamps.
Thanks again
John Uloth
'74 TR6
ShewFamily@aol.com wrote:
>
> Rear suspension bushings can be done with a large "C" clamp and a pvc
> pipe fitting. This is what I used to remove mine. The pvc pipe
> fitting I believe was a joining fitting used to connect two sections
> of pipe together. The cost was about a $1.50 at Home Depot. I
> believe it was a 2" inside diameter fitting. The "C" clamp needs to be
> one of the larger ones and can be purchased for $10 to $12.
>
> To press out the suspension bushing, simply use a small piece of board
> over the end of the pvc fitting and clamp it up and start turning the
> screw. Comes out like a dream and a heck of a lot cheaper than $99.
>
> As to using the press for bearings in the hubs, I have heard horror
> stories about the hubs being bent. The actual service tool used for
> this was a screw type press. A few folks have actually engineered
> similar tools so I don't know if I waste my money on a press because
> chances are you will bend your hubs.
> John Shewmake
> 74 TR6
> Chattanooga, TN
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