The $50 Harbor Freight bead breaker is worth every penny. I suppose it's $40 with a 20% off coupon...
On the bearings, sometimes you can angle your drift and knock the spacer tube off to the side a bit so you can get to the edge of the bearing from the other side and drive it out. I'd say it's good practice to replace any bearings that you hammer on in any case. eBay is a great source for inexpensive bearings.
On the bearings, sometimes you can angle your drift and knock the spacer tube off to the side a bit so you can get to the edge of the bearing from the other side and drive it out. I'd say it's good practice to replace any bearings that you hammer on in any case. eBay is a great source for inexpensive bearings.