Original plan of removal versus final method

Tooljunkie said
I learned a long time ago, if they arent shiny,cut em. A set of 4 is like $30 canadian so why bust a nut trying to save crusty u bolts?

I never planned on re-using them. I just didn't wanna risk cutting into the axle tube, backing plate, or perches. Which I didn't do anyway. Just thought wrenching may have been easier. Nope.

Gonna delete the iso-clamp system anyway