If you’re going to buy a puller….

bcschief said
A hammer to the side of the boss the stud goes thru will normally release the stud from the boss. No special tool required. Loosen the nut and leave it on the last couple of threads to prevent it from completely dropping out and give a couple of wacks to the side of the boss and the taper should release. Pickle forks will damage the boots. Do not hit on the stud itself.

I rigged this up to apply pressure and then a dead blow worked. Well 3 out of 4 anyway. I had to screw it on one of the lower ball joints and whale the crap outta it. I can’t do the same with the tie rod ends though…