Got the parts when I arrived home last night.All looked right and was prepared to do the replacement today. Put it on the lift, sprayed all the bolts and nuts with penetrating spray and started. Had rented a "Pickle fork" from the local O'Rileys and thought all was good. The fork hits the back side of the plate and stops before getting in far enough to pop the joint. Tried every angle possible but no go. Guess the generic tool doesn't work. Everything else seemed to look very simple, but if you can't separate the joint, the rest can't be done. Have a person who has agreed to tackle the power steering leak so I guess He will be able to do the ball joints too. Ordered a new set of front axles too. Found the CV joint covers to be the add on ones and the passenger side has come apart in a couple areas. Will just change out it all in a couple weeks. Sad that I couldn't get the simple looking ball joints done but I can't be without my vehicle right now.

Rod