Why did the slide hammer not work?
I "borrowed" one from Autozone or Advanced Auto and it pulled my OE bearing out ok. The needles had chewed up the outer race pretty good and what was left was a mess. First time the puller slipped and I had to work with the gripper better. The quality of the tool might make all the difference.
Might try to squirt some penetrant the hole to help lubricate bushing/crank interface too.
Good luck.
Anyone have any experience with the Kevlar bushings as opposed to the bronze???
97 5spd K2500 Ext Cab short Bed ~160K miles.
TM, 3" downpipe & 4" exhaust, remote FSD, remote oilfilter, Gauges: EGT, Boost, Fuel Pressure, B&W Gooseneck Turnover ball, Prodigy Brake Controller. Hi-Temp Hydraulic Oil Cooler Lines.