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Roadblock #3: Stripped leaf pack center pin

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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Default Roadblock #3: Stripped leaf pack center pin

Alright well this lift went from something that looked easy to accomplish, to a full on nightmare... I got done with the entire front end today and went on to work on the rear. I jacked it up, pulled the clamps off, removed the U-bolts, and all of a sudden I noticed the center pin nut was completely stripped. I have tried everything from drilling a hole into it, to using vice grips, to grinding notches into it, and it won't budge at all.... Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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the pin that holds the leaf pack together is what you are talking about correct if so order new ones cut old ones off with sawz all clamp pack first
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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the pin that holds the leaf pack together is what you are talking about correct if so order new ones cut old ones off with sawz all clamp pack first
ah, I got new ones in my kit.... so i think i'll just chop em! Thanks for the input!
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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Make sure you have the pack C clamped when you remove the center bolt, you don't want to lose a tooth or two.
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