6 or 12 Ton Hydraulic Press?
I have done all of that work with a 12 ton press, it works ok. I myself upgraded to a 20 ton press, and it was definitely worth the upgrade, it makes everything easier. Both were Harbor freight pieces, so they’re not crazy expensive and sometimes you can use a coupon.
I have also purchased the American Muscle tools. They’re absolutely useless for the LCA work, they do not generate enough force and you will definitely strip the threads on what comes in that kit. For the UCA work, you can make a sturdier tool yourself at your local hardware store for a fraction of the cost.
I do all of my UCA bushing removals and reinstalls with this pile of parts.
I have done all of that work with a 12 ton press, it works ok. I myself upgraded to a 20 ton press, and it was definitely worth the upgrade, it makes everything easier. Both were Harbor freight pieces, so they’re not crazy expensive and sometimes you can use a coupon.
I have also purchased the American Muscle tools. They’re absolutely useless for the LCA work, they do not generate enough force and you will definitely strip the threads on what comes in that kit. For the UCA work, you can make a sturdier tool yourself at your local hardware store for a fraction of the cost.
I do all of my UCA bushing removals and reinstalls with this pile of parts.