I need to remove the control arm bolt from the lower strut assembly

I've gotten to the point where I need to remove the control arm bolt from the lower strut assembly but I cant get the control arm joint off of the bottom of the strut housing. I've used a center punch and hammer, a tunning fork type fork set, and have simply punded on it with a mallet. I've used a floor jack to compress the strut allowing for the control arm to fall away, using all of the above tools. I can't get the control arm bolt out of the strut housing. Do you have any suggestions that might work. Thanks

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Most professional mechanics simply give a good whack with a 5 to 10 lbs small sledge hammer right on the knuckle mount of the strut. Wear eye protection as small bits of metal can chip off and go flying. Brass hammers work best. A mallet with a soft coating will just bounce off.

- Nick