rear leaf spring removal

[crosby]

I am trying to strip a good frame I have, to paint and use for my 87 V20. Right now I am working on removing the rear leaf springs, and cut access holes on the inside of the front spring hangers. I removed the nuts on the inside, and cut the heads off the bolts, and still I can't get them off. Is there supposed to be a sleeve inside the spring eye? Is that separate from the frame (a separate piece?) Should I basically end up with two holes to run a bolt through, or am I doing something wrong? I tried pounding the bolts out and they won't budge. I do have a torch, but I am not very experienced with it, and don't want to ruin my good frame. Thanks very much for any help you can provide!