I know in my 02 I used an industrial heat gun there is almost like a putty holding it on that has to melt before the sucker will even budge, then take the ball joint tool, this makes it much easier

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2002 Ranger Edge Vulcan 3.0, CherryBomb Extreme catless catback back exhaust, Black Eagle Soft 8 15x8in aluminum wheels with Deffinity Dakota 30x9.5x15in AT2 tires, T-Bars cranked with 2in block lift in rear