Hello Firebob,
Yes, just did one side at a time and put a bolt in the alignment hole as recommended to minimize any shifting. In hindsight I wish I had unhooked the rag joint, but thought it was a one-off posting after reading the other volume of postings. Going to loosen up the nuts per USMC_Ordy's recommendation and see if it still feels as stiff or releases some pressure.
The back bushings were pretty straightforward, just took a little prying to get them loose. Was praying that the cage nuts held. Thank goodness it has been a CA and AZ car all of its life. But I was pretty freaked out by how much I had to lift the body to get the collars out. Thanks!