I know some people on here have used the ball joint seperator tool that has 3 finger-like prongs (not the pickle fork type) on a gen II montero to seperate ball joints and tie rod ends in order to pull out the cv axles to replace the cv boots. I bought one from napa for $13.00 Here are the specs: it has 19mm jaw opening and 38 mm maximum opening.

here is my problem: with the above mentioned tool, I can't seem to make it fit all the way on the lower ball joint. it seems that the ball joint is too big for the tool. I currently have a welder friend going to widen the tool and strengthen the prongs so they don't break, but I was wondering if anyone has found a tool like this that is made big enough to fit the lower ball joints on the gen II montero? if so, where did you find it, how much, etc.?

97 Montero SR w/Mitsu Adj Shocks & Rear Diff Lock ARB Front Diff Lock 4.9 Ring/Pinion 3.15 transfer box 43:1 crawl ratio 2" suspen lift 2" body lift 2" Gas Tank Lift 35x12.5 MTRs 15x10 Wheels Rock Sliderz ARB front bumper w/12k winch Custom rear bumper