Hi my name is Todd and I am new here I own a 2001 Monte Carlo SS and I am trying to remove the rear struts I have the nut removed on the strut to spindle bolts but I can seem to remove the bolts is there something I should know about this that I am missing? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Hi `Todd & Welcome to the Monte Carlo Family.
Please check back on your thread to see if any of our expert/experienced member's can help/assist.
It's Saturday, and I hope one of our member can help.
Below is a like ref: struts 4 a Chevy Impala (should be the same?) that may help...Check it `out & good luck with your repairs
http://www.ehow.com/how_6534873_put-...vy-impala.html

Click above link 2 check it out

 

Are the bolts rusted in?

I know when i replaced my front sway bar the bolts were pretty badly rusted and hard to remove.

Just a silly thought.

 

Sounds like you need to pull out the BFH
BIG F#$*ING HAMMER TIME!!!!


put the nut back on to where it is just flush with the end of the bolt and give it some good whacks,

 

x2 on BFH. They should come right out after that.

 

thats exactlly what we did and damn it worked great....thanks for the idea todd

 

thank you all for your comments the bfh worked great we installed variable rate springs and gabriel struts (rear) looks great no more rear sag lol