HOW DO I GET THIS D*$# THING OFFF!?



Please some one help me out...
That picture is the left side leaf spring and that bolt is IMPOSSIBLE to get out. Do i need a special tool for this or what?

-Ben

 

is it not just a normal nut and bolt? mine were...

i did find that the nut on mine was stripped so i had to break out the sawzall and cut it off and replace the bolt. make sure there is no load (positive or negative) on the spring when youre taking it off. support the frame and the axle with jackstands

 

Well it had a nut but i'm not sure what you'd call it b/c theres nothing for a socket wrench to grip on. Its just a smooth round...thing lol

But i didn't think about making sure there wasn't a load on it...

 

Die grinder with a cut off wheel, or sawzall.

I'm afraid your gonna have to buy a new one..

 

Well if the weight of the truck is on it, jack it up, and use a safety stand, then it might pop right out.

 

Crap...which side would i cut off...The side you can see on the picture or the other side with threads?

 

Side with the threads, then a hammer and a punch to knock it out.

 

hmm..alright thanks
would a regular dewalt handheld grinder w/ a cutting wheel work?

 

if you can get the cutting wheel between the nut and the shackle to cut the bolt and nut off then yes, otherwise you could spend a long time with a grinding wheel grinding the head down to where its non-existent then hammer it out

 

Yep, wear goggles or safety glasse's.

 

haha alright thanks...
btw where would i find a bolt like that? I've never seen anything that big at home depot

 

yeah that would work just go slow

 

A bolt and nut outlet, or a new shackle at the dealer, or used at a wrecking yard.

 

Would the dealership have them there or whould they have to order them?

 

Prepare for dealership cost. a manifold stud was $16 for my beater car!