I need an electric equivalent to an air hammer to remove bushings

[Talyn]

I no longer work as a technician with access to air compressors, and no longer have my air tools for that matter. I need to push some bushings out so I can install my polys, but I can't seem to find an electric version of an air hammer, and I've never seen one.
The closest two things I found were a jackhammer, which is just too big and complete overkill. Or a rotary SDS (whatever that stands for) hammer/drill. But I don't need the rotational function, and I have no idea how this compares to an air hammer for power.
If anybody has used a rotary SDS and can give me an idea of whether or not it would be comparably powerful, or has a better solution please let me know.
And I am looking for a tool to do it myself, I know that I could take the pieces somewhere, and if I have to I will, but I'd rather have the tools to be able to do it myself so don't just suggest I take them somewhere. Oh and I am not buying an air compressor, they are too big and for a reliable one, too expensive, and I already have an electric impact wrench, and I like that I can just throw that in my car and use it anywhere theres electricity. In a shop an air compressor makes sense, for the DIY with 3 cars in 3 different places it doesn't.

 

[Blurred Talon]

Is this what you are talking about for the rotary SDS hammer drill?
https://www.milwaukeetool.ca/power-tools/corded/5268-21

I used to use something similar to drive 10 foot long ground rods at work. I imagine it could work in this situation but it's rather big and awkward.

Why not just burn the bushings out? That's my plan with my trans mount in my car.
Fire solves all.

 

[Talyn]

Yeah, that's the type of tool I was referring to. For one thing I don't have a torch, and it'd make a mess even if I did, and I'd probably get an earful about the smell. (and the mess) but more importantly, the metal shells have to come out too I think.

 

[Blurred Talon]

Cut the shells with a rotary tool or sawzall.
It is a bit messy but it's the quickest way to go about it.

 

[Talyn]

Won't I need at a minimum one of those handheld torches? Or can they just be set on fire? I hadn't really thought of cutting the shell.

 

[dsmcrzy]

Just to add my experience here. I took a hole saw to everything when I switched to poly. The hole saw get out a good chunk of the rubber. Then take a sawzall to cut the metal bushing. From there pound it out with a hammer or cave it in a bit with a chisel and hammer.

Time consuming but it works.

 

[weasel1G]

Have you checked these out? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-P...all-Bushes-Bearings-Garage-Tool-/201124646144

 

[tunedbysaturnsl]

I got one of those torches for cheap from HF. Nuked away then sawzall'd the metal sleeves out. Loads of fun.

 

[Talyn]

Was it a mini torch or the one that uses a tank about soda bottle sized? And still waiting for someone to chime in if they have to be melted out, or if they burn easily and could just be lit on fire with say a lighter? I'm assuming that a torch is needed?

 

[dsmcrzy]

You will need a torch. They won't just catch on fire with a lighter. Needs more heat than that.

 

[Nate355RS]

It's more time consuming to burn them out than you'd think. A torch is really needed, took me probably half an hour to burn out the bushings.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/easiest-way-to-remove-oem-mounts-and-install-poly-mounts.492475/

I wrote this up and you don't need a torch or a air hammer if you don't have one. Hope this helps you out!
You will need a saw, preferably a sawzall or similar but if you follow the directions, they almost just fall out.

 

[twicks69]

You can always use a drill with drill bits and go around the diameter of the bushing, then use a saw and cut two lines into the bushing shell (into two C's), then pop them out. You don't need a torch. An air hammer is best, but heck, a drill with bits works just fine, or a rotary tool like a Rotozip.