atrueOG

im going to go today or tmrw over to the junkyard to get some s10 leafs. i was gonna ask you guys what tools i should bring with me to get these off. i dont wanna go down there and then come back all the way back to get tools

95THORxj

id bring a batt operated sawzaw, 1/2inch drive socket set with breaker bar for sure!!

atrueOG

so saw zaw to cut the leafs or would it be easier to just remove the whole leaf

rweaver138

I'd take the whole leaf, sawzall would be handy for any stubborn bolts that are seized and wont come out.

95THORxj

saw the rear shakle if urs are ok. then remove rest of it at home.

ski_junkie

Thanks for asking, I was kinda wondering the same thing as i am going on tuesday to pull some s10 leafs.
I am also bringing a can of PB Blaster to help with getting the bolts out since I don't have access to a sawzaw

troy fritz

Best bet is to take a saw zall.Cut the leaves as close to the eyes as you can .That will be alot faster than anything else.

cheapJeeper

That's good advice to cut the main leaves as close to the eyes as possible while you're in a junkyard...
You're going to need to do that anyway, and might as well do it there and save the trouble of pulling them out, hassling with stuck bolts, etc, bringing them home and then cutting them....and cheesin' off the neighbors.
If you don't have access to a sawzall, a high-speed angle grinder will also work..preferably battery-operated.
Have fun!

atrueOG

so just jack it up, take off the tires, should i put it on jackstands? then cut them and pop off the ubolts?

troy fritz

Throw a couple tires that are allready there under it and cut the u-bolts off too.You will need to get new u-bolts anyhow.I would cut evrything off,springs and bolts.

atrueOG

oh alright thanks totally forgot i could cut the u bolts

CheapJeep95

and while you are there look for other xjs and see if you find any other interesting parts that you could swap on to yours... just my 2 cents