I've had good results with my BFH which is a dead blow hammer. The small sledge works too but I use the other first as it is less likely to cause damage. The sledge could mess things up if you use a gorilla technique.

The hammer technique works easily on tie rods but hasn't been as helpful on ball joints. Using a tool to create pressure can help if there is room for the tool and hammer. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.