getting front leaf spring out

[79 chevy]

i have a 79 4x4 k10 longbed that i want to put a 4 inch lift in i have a parts truck that has the lift in and wondering the best way to get the springs out because the bolts are froze up wont move thanks

[rsandusky]

Cut the bolts and buy new ones

[79 chevy]

ya but they are froze in the bushing cant get them to move i am 16 and trying to learn how to do this stuff

[1979C20]

Are the bolts froze up in your parts truck or on your truck? If its froze up on your truck, just cut the bolts on the inside of the hangers, against the spring, and pry the leaf springs out. If theyre frozen on your parts truck, get a torch, like a propane coleman torch, and burn the rubber bushings out, and cut the bolts. If your installing a lift you may as well replace the bushings anyway. Buy bushings with the sleves and new bolts and nuts. The torch method could work on both trucks.

[79 chevy]

ok thanks i havent tried on my truck but i know they will be living in PA. would i do the same with the back shakles.

[1979C20]

If the bolts are willing to come out then dont cut them. But to get the bushings out, if they arent willing to, burn em out.

[Irish_Alley]

get a grinder with a cut off wheel and just cut the bushings and bolts on both sides of the springs then get the out then burn the bushings out. Also make sure the springs are the same size as yours there is two different ones 52” and 56” I think

[79 chevy]

ok thanks guys

[VileZambonie]

If they are seized just get new bushings and torch the old ones out.