Removing tension from the leaf springs..help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Libertad · 12-13-2009, 12:20 AM

I am going to take off the rear leaf springs and would like to know where I should jack it up to remove the tension from the leafs. I have a 75' with the 8 leafs that sit on top of the axle.

Thanks

cableguy0 · 12-13-2009, 12:30 AM

there really isnt any tension of the springs. put jackstands under the frame and the springs will hang. then just unbolt them.

bigblock73 · 12-13-2009, 12:36 AM

If the axle is still bolted to the leafs, you need jackstands under the axle as well...otherwise it will fall to the ground when the leafs are unbolted...and could possibly injure anyone under it or around it.

Libertad · 12-13-2009, 01:01 AM

I already unbolted the rear bolt that connects the hanger to the shackle and the leaf spring shot up and is resting on the bottom of the bed. I loosened up the front bolt and there is too much tension to remove the bolt.

There seems to be a lot of tension on the leafs maybe because they sit on top of the axle? I do have jack stands holding the rear of the truck up under the axles.

KQQL IT · 12-13-2009, 01:05 AM

Jack it up on the frame. Not the axle

bigblock73 · 12-13-2009, 01:11 AM

You need to remove the axle first...or use jackstands under the axle and frame.

I would jack the truck up first by the axle...place the frame on jackstands...then lower the axle some, and place it on jackstands.

cableguy0 · 12-13-2009, 01:11 AM

your lucky the truck didnt crush you.

Libertad · 12-13-2009, 01:49 AM

thanks got it now. i have jack stands ounder the axle and frame.

Krilix · 12-13-2009, 12:23 PM

wow...your crazy :O

12-13-2009, 12:20 AM	#1
Libertad No Nonsense Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Posts: 177	Removing tension from the leaf springs..help I am going to take off the rear leaf springs and would like to know where I should jack it up to remove the tension from the leafs. I have a 75' with the 8 leafs that sit on top of the axle. Thanks __________________ Bi-Centennial Blazer

12-13-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Removing tension from the leaf springs..help there really isnt any tension of the springs. put jackstands under the frame and the springs will hang. then just unbolt them. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-13-2009, 12:36 AM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Removing tension from the leaf springs..help If the axle is still bolted to the leafs, you need jackstands under the axle as well...otherwise it will fall to the ground when the leafs are unbolted...and could possibly injure anyone under it or around it. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 12-13-2009 at 12:37 AM.

12-13-2009, 01:01 AM	#4
Libertad No Nonsense Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Posts: 177	Re: Removing tension from the leaf springs..help I already unbolted the rear bolt that connects the hanger to the shackle and the leaf spring shot up and is resting on the bottom of the bed. I loosened up the front bolt and there is too much tension to remove the bolt. There seems to be a lot of tension on the leafs maybe because they sit on top of the axle? I do have jack stands holding the rear of the truck up under the axles. __________________ Bi-Centennial Blazer

12-13-2009, 01:05 AM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: Removing tension from the leaf springs..help Jack it up on the frame. Not the axle __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-13-2009, 01:11 AM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Removing tension from the leaf springs..help You need to remove the axle first...or use jackstands under the axle and frame. I would jack the truck up first by the axle...place the frame on jackstands...then lower the axle some, and place it on jackstands. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-13-2009, 01:49 AM	#8
Libertad No Nonsense Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Posts: 177	Re: Removing tension from the leaf springs..help thanks got it now. i have jack stands ounder the axle and frame. __________________ Bi-Centennial Blazer

12-13-2009, 12:23 PM	#9
Krilix Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 10	Re: Removing tension from the leaf springs..help wow...your crazy :O __________________ 1986 Chevy 3/4ton 4x4 Lift- 4" front, about 5" in the back Plans- 3" body lift and hopefully some 38" boggers.. Last edited by Krilix; 12-13-2009 at 12:23 PM.

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