Front shock lower rear bolt spins

[spitse]

Trying to replace some front suspension parts on my 65 coupe. The rear lower bolt on the shock broke loose and just spins so I can’t get the nut off to remove. So I am not able to get the spring compressor in. I have the spindle loose and going to take it off.

I am replacing all the front suspension parts. Upper and lower a arms, ball joints, spring perch, shocks, springs and sway bar. Going to replace the steering components as well once I have the suspension done.

What are some alternatives to either compress the springs while the shock is still in so I can cut the shock bolt, or remove the upper arm safely/spring perch and then release spring tension once off?

Any help welcome.


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[Midlife]

Try using a screwdriver to apply pressure on the underside of the nut and then try to remove the nut. If that doesn't work, use a sawsall or cut-off wheel to cut the bolt off if you can, as you'll need to replace that shock anyway due to stripped threads.

 

[B67FSTB]

Jack up the UCA so it compresses the spring a bit.
Before removing the front lower shock nut , cut the lower back nut wit a grinder/blowtorch.
Then the front lower nut .
Lower the jack so there is no tension anymore from the spring.
Now you loose the upper bolts of the shock.
my2cents.