How do you get leaf spring bolts OUT!!!

[dniksch]

I am flipping my rear leafs and was wondering what is the best way to remove the bolts from the leaf springs? Yes I know use a socket and the pass side front leaf bolt will not come out. I have cut the head off it to push it through and will not budge. I have lowered and raised the rearend to help and that has not helped.

 

[chvlfrk]

Well>>>>>>

Sounds like the bolt is rusted/stuck to the bushin...........more than likely, your gonna have to torch it out & replace the bushin & hardware.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Gwaii told this idea in another thread and it worked for me; as you have already cut the head of the bolt off we'll go to step two. Put as many washers on the threaded end as you can while leaving enough threads showing to FULLY engage the nut. put some never-seize on the threads as there is a lot of friction involved. Then turn the nut clockwise to pull the shank through the bushing. The only problem that can happen is if the shank starts turning, in that case you'll have to try to use a hammer and punch or equivalent.
Good luck,

Richard

 

[Slamm3db2300]

just cut it thats what i did make life alot easier

 

[dniksch]

thank god for a sawzall took forever but got it out and drilled out the bushing / rubber. Thanks for the help. I have to figure out if I can use my flip kit on a fiberglass learspring and how to do it if I can? Nothing is easy

 

[Slamm3db2300]

ha yeah it can be a real pain but its worth it in the end lol