Hi Steve,
To get the bump stops I've always used a very large set of vice grips or an 
oversized set of pliers (I mean BIG).  The only trick is the careful 
placement of the vice grips on the bottom-most part of the bump-stop, which 
is metal and rigidly attached to the stud.  They use standard threads, so 
turn in the direction that you are accustomed to.  I just did one last 
night.  If the car is together you can only turn about 1/8 turn at most, so 
it takes a while (patience) but I've not been able to get on off that way.  
If you don't have a big enough set of vice grips you have to go buy one 
because a set of vice grips that are too small will only frustrate the hell 
out of you.  And on tip: be extra careful when removing the one on the swing 
arm, as you can easily tear up the soft alloy of the swing arm if the vice 
grips are too low .
Good luck,
Dave
1969 TR6 and nothing else
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