Gday all, I have just finished replacing the top and bottom ball joints on my 97 tf rodeo 4wd. I had a lot of problem splitting both ball joints. I know how to split ball joints with a bar and hammer but this time, no good. I used a ball joint fork and finally got it after a couple of hours trying. I don't know whether the problem was old tight ball joints or just a hard design to split. I'm worried next time I replace a cv or cv boot I will ruin the ball joint boots in the process. How does everyone split them, special tool shown in manual? Other Ball joint splitter tool? Or were mine just old and tight?
Cheers