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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: bmaier on July 19, 2008, 01:22:34 pm
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my front leaf springs are sagging really bad so i bought some new ones to replace 'em. i think i have and idea as to how to install them but i wanna know how you guys go about doin it. any suggestions, hints, or tips would be appreciated a lot. also, they are 4" springs if that makes a difference at all.
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So it already has a 4" lift but you are just replacing the springs correct? Just raise and support the truck. Support the axle with a jack, remove the u-bolts and lower the axle to allow the leaves to be unbolted. It's pretty straight forward.
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You might want to spray down the bolts with weasel pee (PB Blaster) or some other kind of pentrating oil Days ahead of time will make things easier.
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yes i do already have a 4" lift and thats what i figured i had to do. i just wanted to make sure there wasnt gonna be any little catches somewhere lol. seems like everytime i go to do somethin that looks real easy and should take no time at all it ends up takin triple the time to do it and i run into tons of problems haha. and yes i have been sprayin all the bolts so hopefully that will make things easier. thanks much guys.
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buy some new u bolts or you will probly have to fight with the old ones