taking off balljoints? HELP

[PBC_Tacoma_Kid]

ok so how do i get these damn things off? i was told i could probably tap the a arm and getem out and its just not working, Im just trying to take them off the upper arm of a tacoma, do i need a pickle fork? please help.
thanks
Brandon

 

[mobben]

a pitman arm puller always works pretty good

 

[PBC_Tacoma_Kid]

should i use a bigger hammer? i know tons of you have done this! please help
Thanks
Brandon

 

[farmboy]

A pickle fork on an air hammer works good, or a pitman arm puller works like a charm, but unless you have these, take a two pound sledge and hit it on the side as hard as you can, litterally. sometimes it's the only way.

Boy, Farm