Thanks for the help guys!
I don't have access to a real torch for the U-bolts...but i do have a crappy little berns-o-matic (maybe the heat will help?).
Think a 3/4" drive rathchet and a huge cheater bar will get them off? They don't look too corroded...but i will soak them in some PB blaster and hope for the best.
BTW, i don't think i will ever post burnout pics again! All the hell i have recived, lol....oh well, its all good