Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

[Low_Life86]

i am putting in my flip kit and i replaced my leaf springs in the process. when i went to put my new leaf springs in i realized my shackles were pushed back a bit. and now my leafs look as if they are too short. i got one side in with a lot of struggling and busted knuckles. i have attached to pics to show what i mean is there an easier way to pry the shackles forward at all??

[J Knight]

Loosen the lower shackle bolt.

[Low_Life86]

Originally Posted by J Knight

Loosen the lower shackle bolt.

for some reason these bolts are unbelievably tight and without access to torches at the moment i cant loosen them. they move though with a crow bar they pivot but then instantly snap back into place

[J Knight]

Then I guess you will need a helper to hold the pry bar while you set the front of the spring.

[Low_Life86]

Originally Posted by J Knight

Then I guess you will need a helper to hold the pry bar.

even with the bar pried all the way down its still off the hole by like 3/4 inch

[J Knight]

Are those springs 52in long?

[Low_Life86]

Originally Posted by J Knight

Are those springs 52in long?

48" i think which is the same as what came off

[J Knight]

As far as I know 1/2 ton trucks only had two different spring lengths, 52in and 56in. 48in sounds way to short.

[Low_Life86]

ya i dont know thats what came off so thats what i was putting back on i dont know

[Low_Life86]

Originally Posted by J Knight

As far as I know 1/2 ton trucks only had two different spring lengths, 52in and 56in. 48in sounds way to short.

sorry my bad i just checked and i was wrong they were 52 inch idk where i got 48 from

[J Knight]

Originally Posted by Low_Life86

sorry my bad i just checked and i was wrong they were 52 inch idk where i got 48 from

So the new ones are 52?

[Low_Life86]

Originally Posted by J Knight

So the new ones are 52?

yes the new ones are 52

[J Knight]

Your just going to HAVE to get the shackle off or loose to install the new spring.

[Low_Life86]

ya i suppose thats my only choice at this point

[bdiamond]

Were those springs used when you got them? The top leaf looks bent.

[Low_Life86]

Originally Posted by bdiamond

Were those springs used when you got them? The top leaf looks bent.

I don't think they were used just sitting on the shelf for a while. And I don't think they are bent I think it just the picture
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