Light the torch, crank up the flame pretty good and stick the end right in the metal sleeve. Leave it sit there for 5 minutes then knock out the sleeve and the rest will be pretty easy. After you get the rubber out cut a slit in the outer metal sleeve and pry it inwards a bit then knock it out with a large flathead.

 

Got it out. That sucker was stuck. thanks for the advice

 

I used the melt method as well.. Posted some pics of it here https://blazerforum.com/forum/builds...t-62587/page3/

Do it in the dirt and not on your driveway. Rubber will get everywhere.

 

thats basically my method. but i go a bit bigger. i use a cutting torch, burn that sucker. then get in there with a air hammer and shoot the rusted sleave and burning mess out in one big shot... make sure you keep a eye on it so it doesnt roll under a table or anything lol

also when reinstalling. make sure you get in there with a wire brush or something and clean out all the rust and goop then grease it up to get the new bushings in