Hi folks.
I had to cut off the bolts on my rear suspension top link, so the non threaded part of the bolt is now within the link. I got 3 of the 4 out, but the final one is just now budging! I do not currently have the option to heat it, but that may need to come.
The hydraulic press I have has a wide (1 inch dia) foot on it, so I have been trying various ways to put a bolt between the ram and the bolt I am trying to push out. Despite supporting the 'pushing bolt' with sockets etc, it inevitably leans to the side and kicks out.
Any suggestions? Is there a safe way to adapt a press so I can have a 'punch' rather than a large surface area?
I had to cut off the bolts on my rear suspension top link, so the non threaded part of the bolt is now within the link. I got 3 of the 4 out, but the final one is just now budging! I do not currently have the option to heat it, but that may need to come.
The hydraulic press I have has a wide (1 inch dia) foot on it, so I have been trying various ways to put a bolt between the ram and the bolt I am trying to push out. Despite supporting the 'pushing bolt' with sockets etc, it inevitably leans to the side and kicks out.
Any suggestions? Is there a safe way to adapt a press so I can have a 'punch' rather than a large surface area?
