Thanks! Since the ball joint popped out of the control arm I had to have it towed to home. Then I had the tow driver use the scissors to drop it right on top of my two jack stands in my garage
Really appreciate the suggestions though - will definitely follow your suggested technique.. I read the write up in the FAQ but this wasn't there. Also in the write up they acknowledge some may not like prying on the tranny.. a yeah - I don't want to pry on the tranny - so I'm hoping the right way with the slide hammer will pop it out..
THANKS!