Quote Originally Posted by subachad
I did the front springs on mine and dont remember needing a ball joint remover. Even the ball joints I have changed, I didn't need a ball joint remover. The trick is to use a 2.5 pound hammer on it. Not directly on it, you'll jack up the threads, but to hit the side where you won't mess it up. Usually on the metal control arm. The vibrations cause it to fall out.
Could you use a deep socket over the threads and whack the socket? (protecting the threads but getting a solid square hit on it.)