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superbirdkiwi · 12-23-2012, 02:55 AM

Hi

I am about to remove and rebiuld the leaf springs on my stock 1957 truck.
All seems simple enough, but before I start, I am a little confused on how to remove the rear leaf springs from the front shackles.

I see there is a locking nut, but how does the pin pull out?
Any other suggestions and advise before I start?

Thanks
Gary

**mr48chev** · 12-23-2012, 02:59 AM

The pin screws out from the other side. The pin is a lot more like a specially designed bolt than just a pin that you would press into place. That gets just about every one of us the first time we work on the springs.

Stepside Jim · 12-23-2012, 10:25 AM

I happen to have a picture in my inventory, It will give a good idea of what's in there.

Where on many others you would knock the pin out, you have to remove the shackle which may be wedged in place. Once the shackle is out of the way, turn the pin and it'll thread it's way out of the spring bushing.

Jim

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-23-2012, 01:07 PM

Wow, I learned something here. I'd have probably beenthe idiot out there pounding the crap outta that "pin" cursing why it wouldn't come out and ruining it.

Gary, When you say "rebuild" you mean cleanup & paint, replace the bushings? Or will you be removing leaves, putting Teflon between them, or having them re-arched, anything else?

12-23-2012, 02:55 AM	#1
superbirdkiwi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 44	1957 leaf spring removal Hi I am about to remove and rebiuld the leaf springs on my stock 1957 truck. All seems simple enough, but before I start, I am a little confused on how to remove the rear leaf springs from the front shackles. I see there is a locking nut, but how does the pin pull out? Any other suggestions and advise before I start? Thanks Gary __________________ 1969 Mercury Cyclone, 390GT, 4 speed, 23000 miles 1970 Plymouth Superbird, 6PK, 4 speed 1970 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet, 4 speed 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429, concours (just sold) 2010 Husqvarna TC450 MX bike (it hurts me, everytime)

12-23-2012, 02:59 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: 1957 leaf spring removal The pin screws out from the other side. The pin is a lot more like a specially designed bolt than just a pin that you would press into place. That gets just about every one of us the first time we work on the springs. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-23-2012, 10:25 AM	#3
Stepside Jim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Salem Mo Posts: 665	Re: 1957 leaf spring removal I happen to have a picture in my inventory, It will give a good idea of what's in there. Where on many others you would knock the pin out, you have to remove the shackle which may be wedged in place. Once the shackle is out of the way, turn the pin and it'll thread it's way out of the spring bushing. Jim

12-23-2012, 01:07 PM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: 1957 leaf spring removal Wow, I learned something here. I'd have probably beenthe idiot out there pounding the crap outta that "pin" cursing why it wouldn't come out and ruining it. Gary, When you say "rebuild" you mean cleanup & paint, replace the bushings? Or will you be removing leaves, putting Teflon between them, or having them re-arched, anything else?



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