On the rr, your do not need a press to get the hub out of the knuckle. Simply loosen the locking retainer (that will be fun with the knuckle out of the car) and the hub will slide out from the back side. Easiest way is to apply the brakes to hold the rotor/hub assembly and loosen the nut. Then remove the complete knuckle assembly from the car and complete the disassembly process. Alternatively, use a very large vise.
I found it's a good idea to also replace the brake splash shield at the same time as they're cheap but can only be removed/installed while the hub/knuckle assembly is apart.
I doubt you will like poly bushings in the knuckle-I hated mine as they introduced plenty of harshness into the rr suspension. Unlike the front subframe, there is no rubber isolating bushing where the sub attaches to the chassis. Ford kinda' got around this by using (too much) rubber in each individual suspension arm. Lotsa' rubber = lotsa' deflection.
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