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Title: Removing overload leaf spring?
Post by: biscuit41 on November 23, 2009, 08:57:20 pm

Hey All,

Working on installing a DJM flip kit on my 1/2 ton 85 LWB.  I currently have the leaf springs off and was wondering if i could soften the ride a bit by removing the overload spring.  Will this cause any un-stability of the leaf pack?  I don't plan on hauling/towing with this truck. 

Also does anyone have any tips to remove a seized bolt from my rear hanger?  I have eaten up about 3 sawzall blades and haven't got through it yet.  Grade 8 bolts suck.  I had soaked them with pb blast for about a week before and tried heat also.

Thanks for any help.

Title: Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
Post by: ChopperDave on November 23, 2009, 09:01:30 pm

I removed mine as the truck ended up too low in the rear with it in place no problems... as for the bolt acetylene is your friend

Title: Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
Post by: VileZambonie on November 23, 2009, 09:04:08 pm

Yes, remove the spring you don't need it. I agree, get some heat on it and some new bushings.

Title: Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
Post by: 1980c10 on November 24, 2009, 11:18:57 pm

i removed mine and a couple more to soften up the ride and it lowered it a little too. no problems with it ever except it does't ride like an old bouncy truck anymore.

Title: Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
Post by: biscuit41 on November 26, 2009, 01:21:35 pm

Thanks guys. ;)
I got all of the bolts off.  I was able to wedge the grinder in there.  I just need to order some more bolts now.  Tractor supply doesn't have the right size.  Guess I'm ordering them from  ...

Title: Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
Post by: VileZambonie on November 26, 2009, 02:43:16 pm

The spring bolts? Try fastenall or even home depot

Title: Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
Post by: 1980c10 on November 26, 2009, 10:12:14 pm

I picked mine up from a local shop that made leaf springs. they had them in stock.