2G front shock removal woes

[eltoshan]

I'm in the process of replacing the shocks and springs on my 95 awd with a GC coilover set. The rears went very smoothly, though I am having a lot of trouble with the front shocks.

Basically the lower control arm bolt that holds the shock mount in place will not come out even with a hammer. The nut on holding the bolt has been removed. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions to taking off the lower control arm bolt?

 

[97gst_spyder]

PB Blaster. It working on all my stuck nuts/bolts. Soak it with PB and let it sit for about 5-10 min, then soak it again for about an hour. Then try again.

 

[Squirrel82]

Taking an air hammer to mine.Just waiting on the new bolt.Pb blaster and a regular hammer didnt work.

 

[eltoshan]

So I think the bushing in the lower control arm might be bad, hence why I can't easily take out the lower control arm bolt. Guess I'm putting in the Energy Suspension bushing.

In the mean time, is there a way to install the shocks without completely unbolting the shock mount from the lower control arm?

 

[97gst_spyder]

Why not loosen the bolt holding the strut on?

 

[eltoshan]

Why not loosen the bolt holding the strut on?

You mean the bolt at the top of the shock mount that clamps the bottom of the shock? I can get that off without any issues, but the problem is I can't pull the shock off of the mount unless I can do something to lower the mount itself. The vFaq said to remove the mount completely, which entails taking out the lower control arm bolt.