the nut you are probably trying to remove is probably not a 'nut' at all, and **isn't removable**. if i'm following what you are trying to do, you need to approach it differently. i did this on my 1992 trooper, but i think this is the same. it's hard to describe...
i think i remember a pretty good write-up with photos over at
www.planetisuzoo.com
i'll go look and post back if i find it
mainly now -- stop tearing that thing up!
//bc