Removing rear leaf springs...HELP! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crawdad · 03-20-2005, 10:46 PM

I've got a '72 C-10 with leaf springs. I'm in the process of removing the srings, axle, and everything to clean it up and paint it. I've tried 3/4" sockets and ratchets and a 5' long cheater bar, and I can't budge the mounting bolts on the front of the leaf spring (not the shackle end). It's one bolt through the mounting perch and spring, about 3/4" in size and is rusted into what looks like one solid piece. What is the best way of getting the spring out WITHOUT screwing up the spring or the mounting perch? Thanks for any suggestions.

03-20-2005, 10:46 PM	#1
crawdad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 614	Removing rear leaf springs...HELP! I've got a '72 C-10 with leaf springs. I'm in the process of removing the srings, axle, and everything to clean it up and paint it. I've tried 3/4" sockets and ratchets and a 5' long cheater bar, and I can't budge the mounting bolts on the front of the leaf spring (not the shackle end). It's one bolt through the mounting perch and spring, about 3/4" in size and is rusted into what looks like one solid piece. What is the best way of getting the spring out WITHOUT screwing up the spring or the mounting perch? Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 5.3, 6 speed auto '86 SWB C-10 Silverado



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