An idea: I am in the process of putting a suspension lift on my '97. When I finally got the front drivers strut off, it turned out to be broken! Couldn't tell and had been driving it, but the piston came right out of the strut unit and leaked oil all over. Maybe you do have a bad strut?
Also - I had to cut my sabilizer link bolts to get them off. Anyone know how to purchase new links? Dealer is obious choice, but does anyone have a better source??
Thanks all