I have removed the tension strut from the engine side of the car, and got the other end (hub side) of the tension strut off the ball joint. (My bj was so worn it didn't even need a puller, just dropped off when I pulled on the strut!)
I even have the 2 inverse torx screws out of the ball joint holding it to the hub.
SO, why the hell can't I get the ball joint out of the hub - there is nothing left holding it in yet it won't budge. Is it just corrosion fusion or am I missing a trick.
The repeat - the actual tension strut is completely off the car and the ball joint's retaining screws are out with no issues.