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Old May 28, 2013 | 10:59 AM
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Got a 98 with flat leafs, someone gave me some (?) amc leafs that are very close , I first wanted yo take out my leaf spring to get s better comparison but I can't get the front bushing bolt out, it just feels like its gonna snap ....I can't see how it's in there ....anyone been here before ?
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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Here's some pics just cuz I want people to know its real lol
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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Reddskie
Got a 98 with flat leafs, someone gave me some (?) amc leafs that are very close , I first wanted yo take out my leaf spring to get s better comparison but I can't get the front bushing bolt out, it just feels like its gonna snap ....I can't see how it's in there ....anyone been here before ?
It's probably seized in the bushing itself. PB blast the **** out of it.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:40 AM
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Done that. I'm using certified FREE, let it sit a while, the bolt moved but I heard nothing which worries me....should I keep cranking and hope it doesn't snap ...If it does what am I getting into...
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Old May 28, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Keep cranking it out. I had to open up the metal sleeves in the bushings a bit to get it out, wedged a screwdriver in the sleeves and spread it. If it snaps, try to cut the other end off (the end in the nut) far enough out to get vice grips on. If that doesn't work you'll probably have to drill and retap.
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Old May 28, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Update

I'm going to bastard pack the amc leaves onto old in place got the rear bolt out and ubolts some 1/8" steel and an angle grinder ill update with new picks in a bit
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I'm going to bastard pack the amc leaves onto old in place got the rear bolt out and ubolts some 1/8" steel and an angle grinder ill update with new picks in a bit
Oh quick note I'm 180 miles from my garage and limited in tools lol no power tools except an angle grinder a body saw and a drill ....the ride up sucked enough for me to try and do something about it ....and I got 20 bucks lol ....here's hoping the ubolts are long enough
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Originally Posted by Reddskie
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I'm going to bastard pack the amc leaves onto old in place got the rear bolt out and ubolts some 1/8" steel and an angle grinder ill update with new picks in a bit
I'm 180 miles from my garage limited on time money and tools soooo lol here's hoping my ubolts are long enough
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Before with fender fold quick not finished

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After with an extra leaf (5)

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Semi modded flex pics lol

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