Sorry, I didn't read the whole question. I got mine out through the bottom and even from the bottom the bottom bolt is the hardest to get out.

Dennis


95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.