Why can't I get the bottom of my shocks off the front end of my 1973 VW Beetle?

I removed the nuts holding the shocks on, but I can not get the bottom of my shocks off of my 1973 beetle. What is causing the problem?Why can't I get the bottom of my shocks off the front end of my 1973 VW Beetle?there is a rubber grommet that helps prevents metal to metal contact. take a rubber mallet and tap them off the studs.Why can't I get the bottom of my shocks off the front end of my 1973 VW Beetle?They are stuck. Hit em with a hammerWhy can't I get the bottom of my shocks off the front end of my 1973 VW Beetle?Have you jacked up the body to remove weight on the shock?

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