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drillingmachine 03-19-2008 06:15 AM
HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
I took one leaf out, the bottom one, and cut the centering pin. This was done on only the passenger side. But I drop the jack and the pin will not fall into place in the hole on the axle. I can see the head of the pin thru the hole, it rests just ahead outside of the hole. Almost seems like if I could push the wheel forward it could seat, but I have tried that but it doesn't budge. I have been working on this for 4 hours!! Someone help please! suggestions, solutions, anything!!!

GM72K10 03-19-2008 02:22 PM
Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
Just got done doing the same thing on my dually. Had no problems and replaced a leaf on the passenger side. Did you take the drive shaft out?

James McClure 03-19-2008 03:31 PM
Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
Drilling: Jack the truck by the axel tube directly inside where the spring perch is. use a come along or porta power to move axel front or back. Left or right alingment is accomplished with a BFH to the spring. Jacking by the frame allows the spring to arch which moves the center bolt forward. jim

drillingmachine 03-20-2008 07:30 AM
Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
Thank you so much james, I went out and finally bought a come along and it did the trick!

N2TRUX 03-20-2008 08:16 AM
Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
I usually just kick the spring and/or axle till it falls in place...:)

James McClure 03-20-2008 12:30 PM
Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
Drilling: Glad I could help. A litle note to N2 with a grin on my face, I'm near 60, the only thing I can kick is the dog, the cat, my girlfriend or the bucket. I can't even kick myself in the ass when I screw up. LOL, jim

nico 03-24-2008 10:09 PM
Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
Make sure the tire on the opposite side isn't holding any load... When it is drooping with no load (truck on stands), it will rotate and allow the pin to line up much easier... If not, just get mad at it and kick/push it in.

piecesparts 03-24-2008 11:18 PM
Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
Try jacking up the truck and use a couple of big C-clamps.

87Bob 03-25-2008 01:55 AM
Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by James McClure (Post 2635458)
Drilling: Glad I could help. A litle note to N2 with a grin on my face, I'm near 60, the only thing I can kick is the dog, the cat, my girlfriend or the bucket. I can't even kick myself in the ass when I screw up. LOL, jim

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:Happened to me at 55!

pcmcobra 03-25-2008 02:00 AM
Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by piecesparts (Post 2642255)
Try jacking up the truck and use a couple of big C-clamps.
that's what I do when messing with the leaf springs, makes it easy to maneuver back into place.


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