4 Wheel Drive/SUVs: Ball joint removal, pickle fork, ball joints

Question
I have a 1998 Ford Ranger 4x4 I am try to replace the ball joints on the right side. I am having trouble getting the spindle off of the axle arm. The Hayes manual says to just tap the spindle below the ball joints and it should pop off, no such luck. Is there some way to get these off. The only thing left that I can see is the camber aduster, and that is not suppose to get me any trouble. Can I or should I use a pickle fork to force removal.
Thanks,
Fred

Answer
Fred,

Talk to one of your local auto parts stores.  In some cases there are special tools for this.  If they list one, you can usually rent one at a local tool rental store, or the parts store that you purchased the ball joints from may loan you one.  If this isn't the case, talk to one of the local mechanics, and see if they will tell you one of their solutions for a stubborn, or stuck spindle.

Carl