1st Gen Lower Control Arms Stuck

Hey guys. I have an '01 double cab. I have been tearing apart the front end and replacing everything. I was trying to remove the lower control arms to replace the bushings, but those suckers are not coming out. I have remove the nuts and bolts and know that there is a sleeve that runs though each side of the control arm. Well, I can't get them off. Do you guys have any tips or tricks. I looked for a DIY and for a youtube video. I've also searched the forum.

 

there are seized in there best bet to replace them is cut between the frame and arm

 

Yeah, that's what i was thinking. I actually started to do it earlier this afternoon, but it is tearing up the sawzall blades. I think I will try and pick up some carbide blades tomorrow.

 

Carbide blades are a good start. Do you have access to air tools? If so, a good cut off tool will do the job.

A plasma cutter would also work nicely

 

i did it with sawzall before i think i got the metal demo torch blades