Removing Rear beam bushes

[iLott]

Okay so I've got a rear beam to go on my car, and some new bushes for it. My problem is they are absolute @&£@ers to get out! I've tried striking them with a hammer and using a suitable 'drift' and a hammer and no such luck! So my question is, anyone got these out and back in without a press or tool? Or can you point me in the direction of a suitable tool?

thanks in advance
Dan

 

[105e]

Never looked exactly how the clio bush,s fit but have used a length of studding for similiar jobs before i got my little press.

 

[iLott]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing but I haven't got anything big enough to go around the bush, may have to have a scout around at work for some scaffolding poles or something

 

[klem]

In my very limited experience I'd say you're better off with a proper bush removing tool.

I had to do mine for the MOT and ended up borrowing the right tool from a local garage after spending ages with a hammer and then a vice.

 

[iLott]

Ah okay mate, thanks for the input!