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 ?

Reddskie

Here's some pics just cuz I want people to know its real lol

mr white

It's probably seized in the bushing itself. PB blast the **** out of it.

Reddskie

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...

mr white

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.

Reddskie

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

Reddskie

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

Reddskie

I'm 180 miles from my garage limited on time money and tools soooo lol here's hoping my ubolts are long enough

Reddskie

Before with fender fold quick not finished



After with an extra leaf (5)



Semi modded flex pics lol