leaf spring bolts plz help

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Apr 8, 2009 | 09:08 PM

fordguy300

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From: THEHAUTE

leaf spring bolts plz help

so i need help on removing the bolts to swap spring on my f150 its the rear driver side, the one i am putting in has a shackle on it whats the best way to get those bolts out, same with the ones on the truck? soak and bfh or what/? thanks guys

Apr 8, 2009 | 09:49 PM

subford

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Cutting torch is what I use.

Apr 8, 2009 | 10:12 PM

HrdDrv

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If you still have pressure on the spring, you need to jack up the rear until you get slack. (Truck on floor jacks, rear lifted with another jack.)

Apr 9, 2009 | 07:27 AM

Lazy K

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Originally Posted by subford

Cutting torch is what I use.

Exactly. Set fire to the rubber, wait ten min. and push rubber and bolt out. You can then heat the metal tube on the bolt and slide it off.

Apr 9, 2009 | 09:18 AM