I just finished up dropping the rear of my 06 coupe. I couldn't find my sawzall as one of my buddies probably has it. Would have been better to search it out prior to dropping the upper control arm, shock, and sway bar end link.

This requires you to remove the bolts from the leaf spring. I pulled out my trusty angle grinder and a 36 grit flap disc. First, it creates a hell of a mess. So I suggest you do it away from your car. Make sure you are in full battle mode and you aren't wearing anything you care about. Cause you will be dirty and the rubber will burn you if you get it on your skin. PM me if you want to know how I know.

I removed all the stock rubber that is normally cushioning the metal inserts with the flap disc. Once all the rubber was removed I used the flap disc to heat the metal insert enough that it could be removed from the bolt/rubber. It left as much rubber material as possible. I just cleaned up the edges so it sat smooth. Tossed some moly lube on the bushing and reinstalled bottoming out the bolt.

Here are some pictures. This is the side I used the grinder on.



This is the side that was "stuck" to the rubber. I used my channel locks to grab on and it just fell off.






I drove my junk around for about 30 minutes after the drop. According to my eyes and trusty tape measure it is perfectly even side to side. I have no squeaks or rattles. Just need to align it and call it done.

 

When you rub aluminum against steel, usually the aluminum will wear out first.

 

There is the same, if not more, rubber between the stock bolt and control arm than what was originally there.

 

Great write up

It is a messy job to say the least but you should have mentioned how good they smell as you cut them with the sawzall

NOTE: word of advise do not cut them on a very cold day in a closed garage