Suspension question
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Suspension question
So this is my first official post, I previously had a '71 F-250. I have since sold it and acquired a '86 F-150.
Now I'm a novice when it comes to suspension so forgive me in advance if I misidentifying a part.
Anyway I noticed the truck has a slight lean on the rear passenger side. I noticed the end of the leaf spring busted a hole in the bed of the truck and the hook that connects to the shackle is disconnected.
Now my question is how to I fix it. Like I said I'm a novice at this so detail would be great and pics even better.
Thanks in advance.
Now I'm a novice when it comes to suspension so forgive me in advance if I misidentifying a part.
Anyway I noticed the truck has a slight lean on the rear passenger side. I noticed the end of the leaf spring busted a hole in the bed of the truck and the hook that connects to the shackle is disconnected.
Now my question is how to I fix it. Like I said I'm a novice at this so detail would be great and pics even better.
Thanks in advance.
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Looks like you need #19 in the link below IF you have a 2wd. If you have a 4wd it's basically the same except the springs are wider so it takes a little bit different part.
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You got it. That little "hook" part is supposed to be closed in, not spread open like it is. I will warn you, these bolts can be rusted and stuck, so get ready for some beating and banging with a hammer.
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Awesome thanks a lot. Now how do i relieve the pressure on the leaf springs so i can get it down to connect properly again with a new shackle?
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Lift on the frame(as safely as possible) to relieve the pressure on the springs.
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NO. The bumper hitch is not the frame, you never lift a vehicle by the hitch. Frame mounted or otherwise. You need to lift from the frame.
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