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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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leaf spring bolts stuck

I put my lift kit on yester day but when I got to the back to put my new rear leaf springs on, the front rearspring eye bolt will not slide out or twist out. I was able to get the nut off but tried compressing and decompressing the spring, pb blaster spray, and heat from a torch but still stuck. Am I going to need to cut the bolt and spring out and just put new bolts in or am I missing a little trick here.
79 f150 4x4
 

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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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If you can get in there to cut them out, then do it. I have fought with them before for a while. Soaking for weeks and then twisting the crap out of them. Like I said, if you can, cut them and get new ones. They rust into the bushing sleeve and won't budge. Good luck, Ted
 
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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sorry not tryin to steal the subject but Ted, do you know if 1992-1996 F250 rear springpacks will bolt up to a 1992 F150?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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Just cut it and save yourself the hours of frustration for a bolt that will cost $1.50 or so to replace.
 
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