Rear Wheel Bearings, Best tool to get them out? Options

[Sfreeman615]

I am doing the 5 lug conversion and need to remove the old rear wheel bearings. I've heard this can be an extremely tough project. Can anyone recommend the best tool or process to press these out?

[74914LE]

I made a tool using a piece of 3/4" pipe with reducers at each end. The end that goes against the bearing is something like a 2" to 3/4" reducer.
It fit perfectly in the opening on the back side of the trailing arm. I put a pug on that end, and it helped center it in the bearing hole, so that when it was struck by the 2lb. hammer, it stayed in place. All it took was
a couple of taps, and out it came. To install, I have always used a piece of large threaded stock, with large washers and nuts attached, to pull the bearing into place by turning the nuts. Always works great for me. Good Luck!