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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: kewley42 on October 22, 2006, 09:23:00 pm

Title: rear leafs
Post by: kewley42 on October 22, 2006, 09:23:00 pm

Hi everyone , I'm dropping the rear end out of my 1986 c10 and was wondering how to get the bolts out of the shackles. I removed the nuts off the bolts with the help of some heat but man the bolts won't come out. Do I have to cut them out with torches or should you be able to pound them out. I have started to rebuild my truck ,  but I think I'm slowly getting in over my head ...Help

thanks Bill

Title: Re: rear leafs
Post by: Blazin on October 23, 2006, 08:45:00 am

I have used a sawzall to cut them. Cut down inbetween shackle and spring, take a while and a few blades most times. I usually use a torch though. Cut off both ends, them use a pry bar to spread the spring and shackle as far away from each other as poible and cut. You will cut through the bushing sleave and then burn the rubber and scrape it out, then cut the bolt.

Title: rear leafs
Post by: kewley42 on October 23, 2006, 11:12:00 am

Thanks blazin , I"ll give it a shot . I really appeciate the help !!
sincerely Bill