And i cannot get this damn bolt backed out for anything. The bottom one won't move a bit either. Starting to make getting this strut out harder than it needs to be. . . what did everyone use to get these little bastards out????

 

take off the nut, hit it with a hammer. it's a press in.

 

smack it with a big ass hammer really hard. just be careful not to damage the threads. it just slides out

 

i find that it helps to put the nut back on so that it's flush with the end of the threads, gives you a better striking surface, and less likely to marr the threads all up. plus, it won't go flying.

 

Thanks guys. I thought that might be what it was, but didn't want to get to hammering and end up stripping it.
Back outside in the 99*+ weather i go.

 

Just don't hit it so hard that you damage the threads. If you have to, put the nut back on before beating on it, but the end is pointed so you can wack it pretty hard without a problem. Grease them up when you re-install and line them up so they go in smooth.

 

halfcent did a great how to.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...ghlight=spring