Front lower wishbone: 2006 FL 1

MOT now due and near side lower wishbone has rust holes.
I've searched this forum and YouTube and it looks a fairly straight forward job BUT the front bush area looks corroded.
I would really appreciate advice about removing the front bolt if it proves to be rusted up because I don't want to twist the head of the bolt off.
The two long bolts holding the rear housing look in less corroded condition so there's hope there

Border Boy said:

MOT now due and near side lower wishbone has rust holes.
I've searched this forum and YouTube and it looks a fairly straight forward job BUT the front bush area looks corroded.
I would really appreciate advice about removing the front bolt if it proves to be rusted up because I don't want to twist the head of the bolt off.
The two long bolts holding the rear housing look in less corroded condition so there's hope there

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Soak all joints and nits in plus gas, personally i would change both sides completely

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Give the whole area a good clean with a wire brush first, to remove as much rust and dirt as possible, especially from the bolt/nut/threads. Soak a few days before you are going to do the job, I use PB blaster.
Use good 6-sided sockets, not 12.
Work them backwards and forwards slowly when they crack... e.g. undo 5mm, back on 3mm, undo 5mm, back on 3mm, until well free. Give another soaking once initially cracked if needed, as the fluid can get into the threads easier once they work lose.

You’ll need a ball-joint splitter, or other method to separate it.

Do the pair, then get tracking done once complete.

Also the front bolt is too long to remove with the undertray frame in place. If you undo the six rear bolts & slacken the front two, the tray frame will drop enough to remove the wishbone bolt.

Thanks very much for helpful suggestions.
Wednesday is the next dry day so will have another go then