From what I've read this pin shown in the picture is suppose to press out. I guess many have used a vice for a press. I destroyed the old bushing with this method and got it out, but the pin won't budge and looks to be one piece to me.

Am I missing something or do I just need to take it to a mechanic with a press?

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You're correct that the pin should press out. I've never had a problem doing so.

Long socket that fits inside the aluminum and puts the pressure on the steel.
Hammer out the pin.

Put zero force or pressure on the cast piece

If it has evidence of being hammered, it might be "peened"on the end.
It will take a pretty stout vice to get it out. I've seen a couple
that took a 10 ton press to remove. It should be a press fit.
Don't want it coming out.

Soak it in PB Blaster for a day or so, then get started.

This is how I just did mine....it took a little effort to get it started moving but really
was no big deal. The socket works well at getting the force where it needs to be.

The pin seems to have a slight taper towards the center so it will get easier as you continue to press.

I just did this the other day too.

I used a bolt slightly smaller than the pin on one side.
I put a deep well socket on the other and clamped it in my vice.
It took a LOT more force than I thought to push it out, but it came out.

I have yet to put it back in, but I test fit the new bushings and I am disappointed.
The newer black ones seem a lot less firm than the stock white one was when I decided to "fix" it.
Its kind of a PITA getting the black bushings into the Al. housing too.

The shaft is hanging in the garage with a fresh coat of primer.

Stu

Thanks for all the responses. I wimped out and took the shift rod to a mechanic. He pressed out the pin and pressed it back in with the new bushings for $5. Just drove it around the block, but I think this may be the best the shifter has ever felt.