I've used a prybar against the subframe, and the control arm definitely moves a bit, but I cannot get it far enough down to get the two to separate. Try a long prybar parallel to the strut rod, pushing down on where it meets the LCA and prying up on the subframe at the hole for the strut rod. I have a 5 1/2 foot bar that I use just for that. -Rich Bruso 89 Black (Lola) 89 Silver (parts) Sierra Vista, AZ