My right shock is finally removed.Took a bit of 'persuasion' with heat to the bolts. But that worked after I has reapplied PB Blaster. Also managed to loosen the 3 screws on the back of the shock to exposed the internal spring etc. Ready to addoil to the reservoir. Absolutely NO luck removing the valve nut. Driver slot was already badly mangled. reluctant to use any heat on that baby. even a vice grip & PB Blaster not working......YET! Well SLOW progress is better than NO progress. Thanks for all the tips!