DOnt worry im not stupid
I had the car on axle stands but on the chassis. I tryed some crc on them but maybe i'll try harder tomorow or on the weekend.

Hammer. Enough said. Just make sure diff is supported and hit them end to end. They have to come off even otherwise plates and U-bolts will bend.

Hopefully you had a jack under the car first to hold it up. If not, then be very thankfull that the plate has not come off as the car would drop to the ground on that side, with you under it.

Try soaking the relevant parts in penetrating oil for an hour or so, then refit the nuts a couple of turns to the 'U' bolts untill they are flush with the end of the thread.
Using a heavy but soft hammer, [copper] massage the ends of the 'U' bolts with it to see if it will loosen the parts. DO NOT belt the crap out of it as this could bend the 'U' bolts & you may need them later on.

Anyone know if there is anything i missed???
Does anyone have an exploded diagram of the leaf assembily?? I hope there is an easy fix.

yea i tryed a couple of times. just made me that little bit determined to get them off. but they didnt.

have you tried convinciig them with a hammer ?? put the nuts back on the u-bolt, enough to protect the thread, then give them a few taps with a hammer ??

Hey guys.
I got myself some sweet 2" lowering blocks for me datowagon for........FREE
So this arvo i went to see if they are gonna fit. I got all the nuts off and removed the shock off the bottom plate and then nothing. I just couldnt get the dam bottom plate off aye. Every bolt was off, i tryed some crc and NOTHING. anyone have any clues to why i cant get the u bolts to slide off? My only thought is that they are just stuck on

Cheers guys
Always appreciate your help