I have not found pressure alone to be a good technique for removing ball joints. I've typically used a long pry bar of some kind to put pressure on the joint to pry it apart (6-8 feet long). I then strike the extrerior of joint sharply with a heavy hammer. It typically takes no more than one or more strikes. I don't know if this is possible for you anymore.

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