What is the best way to get rusted upper control arm bolts off?

Tiny
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Hi, back again. I'm trying to get the upper control arm off to replace, and the bolts are rusted on and snapped off the end on both of them. I have tried everything from soaking it to heat to hammering. What's the best way to get them out?
Friday, November 11th, 2022 AT 5:45 AM

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Tiny
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There are several methods of attack here depending on the situation. Can you shoot a quick video of the problem and upload it with your response? This would help me see what's going on so I can help you. We have a video of the job being done.

https://youtu.be/E51EvOGnPf0

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Friday, November 11th, 2022 AT 12:10 PM

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