The upper control arm was already removed from the chassis, and I put a jack under the brake to lift the control arm, so no load on the t-bar. I wrapped the t-bar with tape, and then used a piece of steel tubing cut in half to wrap around the bar before I clamped it with a vice grip. I ended up beating on the vice grip for seemingly ever before the t-bar finally started moving out of the LCA socket. So, only paint got beat up a bit, but the steel itself is still smooth. I am putting larger t-bars in when it all goes back together. I am headed out to the garage again to unbolt the K-frame and drop the engine/trans/suspension sub assembly, and lift the body over it. Wish me luck. Thanks for checking. J