Stu,
yes i have seen those and in a word .............cr*p !!
they just do not look man enough for the job.
What you have to remember is that you have to put TONS of pressure on that bush to get it out, looking at that tool you would probably put POUNDS of pressure on the bush before the threaded bar picked and it all went pear shaped :bang:
Cheers,
Kev W
I've been in touch with company, bit of a language problem but they say the replacement bushes only have a minimal interference fit and the tool is more than adequate for the job. We all know the original bushes had a heavy interference fit, probabely due to being installed in the factory. Also they were not originally intended as a replacement part for owners. I guess the bushes in Italy are slightly smaller and easier to fit now that they are being sold to owners to install for them selves?
As I plan to make sure the interference fit is reduced to a more managable level I'll have no need for Massive Threads or seriously Expensive Hydraulics.
A quality M12 bolt can produce forces of 2000kg. Thats enough for me and my rear bushes.