I'm having a heck of a time trying to remove the bolts in the forward end of the rear leaf springs on my '38. The hangers at the back end were simple enough, but the front bolts don't want to cooperate. I haven't yet resorted to brute force out of fear that I'll cause a bigger problem.

If I'm reading the shop manual right, the forward end is simply a plain bushing with a bolt through it. If so, brute force may be the right method. Can anyone give some advice? Thanks.

1938 Chevy 1/2-ton
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She looks good at 50 yards, and 35 miles per hour, on a dark night.