Leafspring won't budge

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Sep 4, 2011 | 10:42 PM

#21

jgemperline

1st Gear Member

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 142

From: Colorado

Picture? If it were me I would not drive ( but I don't completely understand your situation). It sounds like part of your frame rail fell off? A tow is cheap ( free with AAA within 5 miles.) I would hate to see any more damage done. Good luck! Congrats on getting it off by the way.

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Sep 5, 2011 | 06:42 PM

#22

smallblockpony

Joined: Sep 2011

Posts: 33

From: NC

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Originally Posted by Joes65

Its a common issue with removal of the leafs, the bolt and sleeve sort of fuse together. I have read where people manage to cut them out but it sounds like a major ordeal. When I replaced mine I ended up using an old 3/8" socket extension and a really big hammer to shock it loose then drive it out.

This ^^ and mix up a spray bottle of transmission fluid and brake fluid. This stuff eats through anything. Spray it on and wait a few hours.