So i have some questions for my upcoming vehicle work. I got a progressive 8 leaf pack Deaver suspension 1.5 inch lift springs for the rear of my 2000 tacoma. as they sit right now(uncompressed) they're a good 5 inches shorter than my stock worn out leaves. I cannot for the life of my get the front mounting bolt to loosen on my springs but everything else is ready to go with new shocks already waiting.

big question is: how the heck do i get these bolts out of the bracket? and how do i get the new springs in if they need to be compressed to reach the shackles?

Also i have some OME 881's waiting to level off my lift up front and i'm still deciding whether to do this myself or just have a shop take care of it. Those springs are stiff as ˟˟˟˟˟ and i dont want them to blow my face off in rental spring compressors... anybody have any tips for this long day of work?

 

For the front springs. I used two sets of strut compressors, for a total of 4. I felt safe that would hold the springs. Just a suggestion.

I got nothing for the rear.

 

I would bring them to a shop and have the fronts assembled. I totally bent 3 out of 3 spring compressors when I did mine and said never again - too scary.