I'm nearly done putting on my new suspension (Dobinsons) kit, but the GD passenger rear strut refuses to budge off the mounting post (see image). So far, I have tried the standard pry bar, a 4-pound hammer and metal pipe placed against the bottom of the strut under the axle, and swearing.
As you can see in the photo, the axle bolt is off and there is no gap between the strut sleeve/bushing and the axle mounting post. I've been beating on it for a while and am not getting anywhere.
Does anyone know what will happen if I cut the rubber bushing at the base of the strut? I'm not going to reuse the strut at all.
There are about 192k on the car with very little rust and these are the factory struts. Any tips and/or advice would be appreciated.
As you can see in the photo, the axle bolt is off and there is no gap between the strut sleeve/bushing and the axle mounting post. I've been beating on it for a while and am not getting anywhere.
Does anyone know what will happen if I cut the rubber bushing at the base of the strut? I'm not going to reuse the strut at all.
There are about 192k on the car with very little rust and these are the factory struts. Any tips and/or advice would be appreciated.