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0 2026/03/08 05:31:11
Instead of unbolting everything and moving axle out the way. Then cutting all brackets off im going do it a little differently. I'll be doing one side at a time and leaving brackets for time being. Tried to unbolt ubolts but not surprising they ended having to be cut
Instead of unbolting everything and moving axle out the way. Then cutting all brackets off im going do it a little differently. I'll be doing one side at a time and leaving brackets for time being. Tried to unbolt ubolts but not surprising they ended having to be cut
0 2026/03/08 05:33:57
0 2026/03/08 05:34:20
New hanger location after redrilling.
New hanger location after redrilling.
0 2026/03/08 05:37:30
Satisfied with placement of spring in relation to axle. With the first spring tacked i could cut Ubolts on other side. Once those were cut then i could allow the pinion angle to match the first leaf spring and put ubolts on and bolt axle to it. Moved to other side and with the flat bars tacking the 2nd was painless.
Satisfied with placement of spring in relation to axle. With the first spring tacked i could cut Ubolts on other side. Once those were cut then i could allow the pinion angle to match the first leaf spring and put ubolts on and bolt axle to it. Moved to other side and with the flat bars tacking the 2nd was painless.
0 2026/03/08 05:37:34
0 2026/03/08 05:42:26
I didn't anticipate needing it but i precautionary marked center of the rear shackle mounts before cutting them off.
I didn't anticipate needing it but i precautionary marked center of the rear shackle mounts before cutting them off.
0 2026/03/08 14:43:50
No more rear mounts
No more rear mounts
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0 2026/03/08 14:48:33
Next was to mark new location for shackle mounts. The paper stated they used 4- 2x4's to help set the shackle angle/location. I wasn't crazy about this idea for it's inaccuracies but in the end i suppose it worked enough to get a reference point on the frame.
Next was to mark new location for shackle mounts. The paper stated they used 4- 2x4's to help set the shackle angle/location. I wasn't crazy about this idea for it's inaccuracies but in the end i suppose it worked enough to get a reference point on the frame.
0 2026/03/08 14:53:31
With floor jack under rear axle. Jacked the axle up and placed the wood between the spring and frame. Then jacked up just untill the weight of the truck was off the jack stands. This allowed the springs to take the weight and then hold the shackle up to it. Was able to get the bottom shackle bolt to just go i sode leaf spring. Then with angle finder i marked roughly where i wanted the mount.
With floor jack under rear axle. Jacked the axle up and placed the wood between the spring and frame. Then jacked up just untill the weight of the truck was off the jack stands. This allowed the springs to take the weight and then hold the shackle up to it. Was able to get the bottom shackle bolt to just go i sode leaf spring. Then with angle finder i marked roughly where i wanted the mount.
0 2026/03/08 14:53:36
The front of the mount happend to be right at center of the old mount. Using large vise grips i did both sides at same time. This way i could set them both perfectly to where i wanted them. Do not use the rear end of the frame for reference measurements. I learned on my 4runner and same for this that the ends of the frame rails are not perfectly square with each other. Instead i used the old feont leaf spring mount and bed body mount on the frame as a secondary to be sure.
The front of the mount happend to be right at center of the old mount. Using large vise grips i did both sides at same time. This way i could set them both perfectly to where i wanted them. Do not use the rear end of the frame for reference measurements. I learned on my 4runner and same for this that the ends of the frame rails are not perfectly square with each other. Instead i used the old feont leaf spring mount and bed body mount on the frame as a secondary to be sure.
0 2026/03/08 14:53:41
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0 2026/03/08 15:06:44
With rear tacked up we could do a test fitment.
With rear tacked up we could do a test fitment.
0 2026/03/08 15:08:06
I was going for 25° or less wanting to get more lift out of these to help with the front height. Ended up landing at 28° or so, close enough and they state anything from 20-40° is acceptable depending on what ratio of lift vs flex you want out of the springs.
I was going for 25° or less wanting to get more lift out of these to help with the front height. Ended up landing at 28° or so, close enough and they state anything from 20-40° is acceptable depending on what ratio of lift vs flex you want out of the springs.
0 2026/03/08 15:08:10
0 2026/03/08 15:08:14
With fitment of leaf springs good i could weld everything out. Set the axle back on jackstands. Unbolt the axle and pull the leaf springs back out.
With fitment of leaf springs good i could weld everything out. Set the axle back on jackstands. Unbolt the axle and pull the leaf springs back out.
0 2026/03/08 15:32:09
I left the factory spring mounts in till the very last part incase i needed to move the front hangers again for whatever reason.
I left the factory spring mounts in till the very last part incase i needed to move the front hangers again for whatever reason.
0 2026/03/08 15:32:13
Driver spring mount gone.
Driver spring mount gone.
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0 2026/03/10 17:59:03
When i took the gas tank out it only had 3 of the 6 bolts holding it up. Instead of mox matching i bought new stainless bolts and washers for it. The factory thread for these is M8x1.25
When i took the gas tank out it only had 3 of the 6 bolts holding it up. Instead of mox matching i bought new stainless bolts and washers for it. The factory thread for these is M8x1.25
0 2026/03/10 18:00:53
With the lines hooked up and the new fuel line anti seized and tight on both ends. Before bolting the tank all the way up i started the truck and let it idle for a few mins to make sure no leaks existed.
With the lines hooked up and the new fuel line anti seized and tight on both ends. Before bolting the tank all the way up i started the truck and let it idle for a few mins to make sure no leaks existed.
0 2026/03/10 18:01:00
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0 2026/03/15 03:58:50
When i painted the ubolt plates the other day prior i went ahead and just did a quick wire brush and spray with brake clean and put a quick layer of paint on the spring perch just to help slpw down rust.
When i painted the ubolt plates the other day prior i went ahead and just did a quick wire brush and spray with brake clean and put a quick layer of paint on the spring perch just to help slpw down rust.
0 2026/03/15 07:39:05
0 2026/03/15 07:39:08
Greased bushings for shackle mount
Greased bushings for shackle mount
0 2026/03/15 07:39:11
Chevy 63's bolted in. Nothing to really go over in detail with putting leaf springs in.
Chevy 63's bolted in. Nothing to really go over in detail with putting leaf springs in.
0 2026/03/15 07:42:48