Pulling A Leaf.... Need Help

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Pulling A Leaf.... Need Help
gavin_mosher avatar
gavin_mosher
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Hey guys i have 3 inch blocks in the back of my truck and it doesnt quite sit low enough for me.... i wanna pull out the bottom leaf not the shortest thickest one... the next one up... but it seems that there is something holding them on, and i really dont wanna jack up the rest of my spring pack... anyone who can help it would be very much appreciated

thanks gavin
racer x avatar
racer x
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First thing is clamp each end.Then unbolt the rear end.Next jack the rear off the leaves and undo the retaining bolt.After you can loosen the clamps and pull your leaves.Then bolt everything back together.
gavin_mosher avatar
gavin_mosher
+1y
okay... but there are little cotter bolts in those little clamps on the ends of the springs.... how do i remove those without hurting the spring pack?
badchicn (rick) avatar
badchicn (rick)
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You just take a long screw driver and pry them out of the way. When done, squease the snot out of them with a set of channel lock pliers. As long as the clamps are not rusted out, they will be ok.
gavin_mosher avatar
gavin_mosher
+1y
what does he mean clamp both ends?
racer x avatar
racer x
+1y
I mean just that.It helps let the pressure off slowly then you undo the straps on both ends of the leaf packs.
toddluck avatar
toddluck
+1y
clamp them so the dont "POP"
gavin_mosher avatar
gavin_mosher
+1y
they are done looks better .... almost wanna pull one more tho not quite low enough for me