Agreed. I've used the loaner tools from Advance Auto. You pay for the kit when you "borrow " it. If you don't bring it back, you own it. If you do bring it back, they give you a full refund. It's a really nice service.

But there is a trick I learned years ago for removing tie rod ends and ball joints. This method was confirmed on this board by a professional Volvo tech... I can't remember his name. He said he hadn't used a tool to remove a ball joint or tie rod end on a Brick in years. Here's what you do: First, loosen the nut securing the taper joint. Take two good sized hammers (drilling hammers, ball peen hammers, etc. ... something with some real mass to them) and simply whack the taper joint as hard as you can on opposing sides simultaneously. The shock will make the ball joint/tie rod end pop right out.
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Jeff Pierce (Post back with your results... it's what makes this forum work.)

Yes, much better idea, because now I have a set of tools that are taking up space in my little condo. Use the store's tool, return and use again if needed later. Use space saved to store your Cabernet Sauvignon!
el raidman