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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: markzepp820 on March 07, 2006, 03:39:00 am

Title: old bolts...
Post by: markzepp820 on March 07, 2006, 03:39:00 am

does anyone know how hard it is to remove the spring to eye bolts on leaf springs? they look pretty hard to get off. Should i use a torch? 79' C20

Title: old bolts...
Post by: Lt.Del on March 07, 2006, 12:40:00 pm

You should be able to put a 1/2 inch drive ratchet on it, maybe w/ a long pipe slipped over the handle.  I have a 3/4 inch drive set i am sure that baby will come off w/ that.

If you still have trouble, it woldn't hurt to heat that puppy up.

SgtDel

Title: Re: old bolts...
Post by: cooltoolguy on March 08, 2006, 08:44:00 am

just keep the garden hose handy,  the bushings have a way of catching on fire with a torch.  but like the Sarg. said a little rust bust spray and a large pipe usually works,  just watch the knuckles.

Title: thanks
Post by: markzepp820 on March 16, 2006, 06:15:00 pm

thanks

Title: Re: thanks
Post by: 1976Scottsdale on March 17, 2006, 10:06:00 pm

Really, other than getting them broken loose, I have never had any trouble at all getting them to come out with anything but a small hammer and a punch.