leaf spring shackle bolts
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leaf spring shackle bolts
I'm changing the rear leaf spring on my truck, (it's cracked) and I can't get the bolts out of the shackles. They are seized in the bushings. I took the leaf spring assy off the donor truck without a hitch but ,mine won't budge. I got the nuts broke free. Any ideas/tricks of the trade? I'm committed to taking at least the rear bolt out for I have been using the beating on the nut and it is mushroomed out. Can't get the nut off to replace it until I can get this bolt free.
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i just swapped out my leafs just the other month and i used a torch and a grinder with a cut off wheel (use atleast a 6" wheel), and a BFH
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