Its easier to pop the ball joints loose while still on the car when using a pickle fork (gives you something solid to hit against). Also its easier to unscrew the ball joint from the upper control arm while its still attached to the car.
Got the pickle forked and cracked the ball joints, but one word of advice....NEVER grab one of the drums and "steer" it to the other side unless you're sure the steering box is capped....Shot about 132 gallons of PS fluid all over my garage and out into my driveway, not to mention, all over me!!!!
