removing leaf springs...how to??

[billetproofcustoms]

Hey guys,

I have a 75 c10 with a 8 spring pack on the rear, hate the ride in the rear..way too stiff, I dont haul or tow anything. I want to do the leaf removal/shackle setup. I have been reading all the posts I can find on removing leafs from the pack to lower and soften the ride but none of the posts explain enough, my questions are about removing the tension from the pack, seems i need 2 c clamps and jackstands...but I am still unclear on the procedure for relieving tension/removing the center pin holding the pack together..

I would just do a flip and not touch the springs, but I would still have the stiff ride? correct??

Can someone post a how to??