If you back the rare nut to the end of thread there is enough room to unscrew the rod from the control arm. Due to rust and really good thread locker you will need heat. Do have a backup plan if you find the rod needs to replaced or if welding repairs are needed on the chassis.   hopefully you have good parts. I've had some of mounts fail almost instantly. Now just using the T3 technique stuff.

Dennis,
From my phone.
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From: Richard Koller<mailto:brvkoller@GMAIL.COM>
Sent: ‎10/‎7/‎2015 5:13 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: radius/strut removal

Hi all,
I am rebushing my front end in stages. I have a late syncro with the cast
lower front control arm. The radius arm/strut screws directly into the
lower control arm. I don't see a way to remove the strut to replace the
radius arm bushings without removing the entire lower control arm. There
doesn't seem to be enough clearance to pull out he unscrewed strut. I've
disconnected the lower shock bolt and lowered the control arm but this
still doesn't seem provide enough clearance. What am I missing?
Thanks
Rick Koller