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Mistake #1: removing the parts from the car first.
You really need the stability and strength of the car's suspension to remove balljoints. It's very easy with a pickle fork, even if it's a very stuck part. You just need a bigger hammer. No kidding.
One thing to note when using a pickle fork is that the destruction of the boot is the least of your worries. The fork damages the top of the balljoint "socket" by crushing it down into the ball.
If your car has any appreciable miles, it could use some new balljoints, especially fronts.
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