HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drillingmachine · 03-19-2008, 06:15 AM

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

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

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

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

I usually just kick the spring and/or axle till it falls in place...

James McClure · 03-20-2008, 12:30 PM

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

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

Try jacking up the truck and use a couple of big C-clamps.

87Bob · 03-25-2008, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by James McClure

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

Happened to me at 55!

pcmcobra · 03-25-2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

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.

03-19-2008, 06:15 AM	#1
drillingmachine Married to my Truck Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 72	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!!! __________________ 1982 Chevy SWB C-10 (AKA my pride and joy 1989 Chevy Suburban (under construction) 1989 Honda Civic sedan (work car)

03-19-2008, 02:22 PM	#2
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	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? __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

03-19-2008, 03:31 PM	#3
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	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 __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

03-20-2008, 07:30 AM	#4
drillingmachine Married to my Truck Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 72	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! __________________ 1982 Chevy SWB C-10 (AKA my pride and joy 1989 Chevy Suburban (under construction) 1989 Honda Civic sedan (work car)

03-20-2008, 08:16 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	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... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-20-2008, 12:30 PM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	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 __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

03-24-2008, 10:09 PM	#7
nico Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 153	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.

03-24-2008, 11:18 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: HELP! leaf pin will not align in hole of axle Try jacking up the truck and use a couple of big C-clamps.



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