im putting in new ones but i ran into something im unsure of, i want to know how to get the top nut off the bal joint, i took a look and it seems theres a plate on the bottom of the strut that the ball joint goes into and it has an arm off the end that the tie rod attaches to but My point is does the plate support the strut and btw my cars on a lift ,thanks for any help

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/parts%20for%20sale/th_2013-01-23180755.jpg     http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z388/starionkiller/parts%20for%20sale/th_2013-01-23180828.jpgno cracks. mounting tabs are not broken. $10.00

i know the flatty is a 2 bolt and the fatty is a 3 bolt but can i swap them, the reason i want to is cause i cant find new bearings or seals for the intercooled idler arm but the bushings for the non intercooled idler arm are everywhere

TURBO FOUND!!!! Thanks to all the replys.   Fullbore