BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 Hi team Im considering buying a shop press to rebuild my e36/46 suspension and maybe future cars. Im based in Rotorua and I note that a company here is selling a 12t and 20t shop press. 12t press http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/tools-repair-kits/other/auction-1352621016.htm 20t press http://www.trademe.co.nz/building-renovation/tools/hand-tools/vices-clamps-presses/auction-1351374824.htm Would the 12t press be suitable for what I want to do or am I better off purchasing the 20t (twice the price $399 vs 203.50)? Thanks in advance for the help, Niroy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) I'd be looking to buy one with a wider bed than those two if money allows Edited June 19, 2017 by *Glenn* 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 In my opinion 12 ton is absolutely enough. I used for e36 and e46 suspension one that I think was 6 ton or less and it was fine. What you will need is an accessory kit which has a bunch of different sized blocks for different sized bushings, so factor that into the price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 8 hours ago, *Glenn* said: I'd be looking to buy one with a wider bed than those two if money allows Thanks Glenn, I will look into the wider bed. $400 would be my upper limit in all honesty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 3 hours ago, zero said: In my opinion 12 ton is absolutely enough. I used for e36 and e46 suspension one that I think was 6 ton or less and it was fine. What you will need is an accessory kit which has a bunch of different sized blocks for different sized bushings, so factor that into the price. Was it as it this one here Nathan? http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/Product/SCA-Shop-Press-H-Frame-6000kg/214467#review-list-anchor yep have factored in accessory kit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 Similar, but bought from repco on sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmallFordRacing 3 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 I just purchased the 12T press and happy with it. Cracked some tight bush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 http://www.machineryhouse.co.nz/Hydraulic-Presses 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 Cheers guys for the input. Andrew, ill do some comparisons at lunch time with the machinery house items. Ill give some feedback too once I purchase one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
