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Offline biscuit41

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Removing overload leaf spring?
« 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.
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Offline ChopperDave

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Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
« Reply #1 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
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline 1980c10

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Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline biscuit41

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Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
« Reply #4 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  ...
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2009, 02:43:16 pm »
The spring bolts? Try fastenall or even home depot
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Offline 1980c10

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Re: Removing overload leaf spring?
« Reply #6 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.
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