need some suggestions on mada strut being stuck

Hi,

Ive got my 2005 mada up on jacks atm. I am following this thread on removal and installation. http://www.clubarmada.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17919
I have the 3 bolts off and the lower nut and bolt and have tried to lever it out with a 2x4 but it aint budging on the lower part of the strut where the big nut and bolt connects to the lower arm assembly. I can see the 3 bolts on the top moving down when I apply leverage but it only goes so far.

Any suggestions on what I may be doing wrong?

Thanks:crikey::o

edit. I have only one side jacked up. I just read something about a swaybar and both side need to be raised. But odd thing is, I tried hammering the lower strut to realign the holes in case I have to put it back together and it wont even budge even a 1/32"