leaf spring removal
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RE: leaf spring removal
You're most likely going to need to cut the front bolts off. Just get a good sawzall and a couple tungston (sp) blades for it. Don't even sweat it if they're rusted, trust us on this one.
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RE: leaf spring removal
The bushing is the part that is frozen to the leaf spring. You just have to get new leaf springs as you will ruin the bushings when you cut out the bolt to get the spring off. They are not that expensive, and it will be worth your while to replace the springs for the last time in your life. Consider this an admission to the knighthood of owning a classic Mustang. Once you get that spring replaced, I will dub you Sir Steve, Knight of the Mustang table. 
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From: Round Rock Tx
RE: leaf spring removal
i bought the rear leaf spring kit from texas mustang. it had all new springs w/ the front bushings already pressed in, rear spring shackle kit and u-bolts and hardware. i assume you were going to change out the springs and bushings. if you are only going to change the bushings they will have to be pressed out. not much fun...
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RE: leaf spring removal
There is a lot of good advice here, but, one very similar thread; the front bolts rarely come out easily. When I did mine (or didn't), I jacked it up under the pumpkin, place jackstands just in front of the front spring bolts and two more under the axle. Fought with it like this for an hour or more and finally put it all back together and took it in to someone who knew what they were doing and had the bolts burned off and springs replaced (best $200 bucks I've spent). If you do this yourself, remember, there if a lot of potential force in the springs while under tension and there is a lot of weight over your head supported only by the placement of your jackstands. Be very careful. Also, if your rocker panels are not solid the front jackstands may not support the weight without distributing the weight using some barstock, channel or maybe a 2x4 (precarious). One last thing, if your planning to cut the bolts, be aware that the bolts are hardened steel. Don't think a hacksaw will be of any use.
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There is a lot of good advice here, but, one very similar thread; the front bolts rarely come out easily. When I did mine (or didn't), I jacked it up under the pumpkin, place jackstands just in front of the front spring bolts and two more under the axle. Fought with it like this for an hour or more and finally put it all back together and took it in to someone who knew what they were doing and had the bolts burned off and springs replaced (best $200 bucks I've spent). If you do this yourself, remember, there if a lot of potential force in the springs while under tension and there is a lot of weight over your head supported only by the placement of your jackstands. Be very careful. Also, if your rocker panels are not solid the front jackstands may not support the weight without distributing the weight using some barstock, channel or maybe a 2x4 (precarious). One last thing, if your planning to cut the bolts, be aware that the bolts are hardened steel. Don't think a hacksaw will be of any use.
Ste7of1
There is a lot of good advice here, but, one very similar thread; the front bolts rarely come out easily. When I did mine (or didn't), I jacked it up under the pumpkin, place jackstands just in front of the front spring bolts and two more under the axle. Fought with it like this for an hour or more and finally put it all back together and took it in to someone who knew what they were doing and had the bolts burned off and springs replaced (best $200 bucks I've spent). If you do this yourself, remember, there if a lot of potential force in the springs while under tension and there is a lot of weight over your head supported only by the placement of your jackstands. Be very careful. Also, if your rocker panels are not solid the front jackstands may not support the weight without distributing the weight using some barstock, channel or maybe a 2x4 (precarious). One last thing, if your planning to cut the bolts, be aware that the bolts are hardened steel. Don't think a hacksaw will be of any use.
Ste7of1