How to remove old spindle bushings

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Am wondering what is the best way to remove the old spindle bushings from 1938 Ford. I want to replace them and put in new King Pins. Thanks to all in advance.
 
Last time I removed some,I used a suitable socket and hammered them out. Or you could fabricate a tool out of round stock.
 
I made a stepped diameter tool on a lathe from a piece of bar stock that can be used to push/press old bushings out and new bushing in place. I'm sure there are other ways of doing this.
 
Gettin' 'em out is the easy part. Once the new ones are installed, don't forget that ya gotta ream the new ones to fit the k-pins. DD
 
Buy a cheap press from harbor freight, I used a socket that was just smaller then the spindle but rested on top of the bushing. I used a technique to ream them out I learned from a member here. The reamer was $150, so instead a $2 wooden dowel split down the center. Placed sandpaper in there then attached to the drill. 80 grit to 220. Took about 10 minutes to bring the new bushing to fit the new pins.
 

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