Shock absorber bolt removal

I need some advice. I have been working on this for two days now.

I have a 1972 Pantera and am replacing the lower front ball joints. I've got the left side apart with no problems. The right side is apart, except for the lower shock absorber bolt. I can not get it to move. I can turn it and I have the nut off, but the bolt will not come out. I have poly bushings in the shocks. The left side tapped right out with no problem.

I have soaked it will Kroil, used an air impact on the bolt. It spins slowly. I put the nut back on and used an air hammer on it using a pointed anvil. I tried using a spade anvil under the head of the bolt, but it did not move. I tried tapping on the nut then tried beating on it with a 5lb hammer. Still no movement. I tried a large c-clamp trying to push it thru with no luck.

I was wondering if I rented a large c-clamp ball joint separator kit from Autozone if that might work.

Any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated.!

Thanks, Paul #3040

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