I've found the easiest way to get a tapered ball stud loose is to loosen the nut till it's even with the end of the stud. Put a jack under it and put a little pressure on it (based on the stud pointing down as in Dan's diagram), then hold a BFH tight to the side of the eye and smack the other side with a hammer. They usually pop right loose. If you can't put a jack under it (stud pointing sideways or up) you'll need to use either a pickle fork like Dan suggested (I don't like those as they tend to tear things up a bit) or a puller similar to the attached pic (available for ~$25 from NAPA.)
Last edited by klhansen; 05/18/20259:21 PM. Reason: revised for clarity
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
