What I did was I un bolted the shackle from the frame then took the shackle off the leaf, I know it can be tough for alot of jeeps but its worth a shot, when you go to replace it make sure the bolt goes in the right way.

Sorry I didn't read the posts above, pb blaster and heat that top bolt!

 

I got both if the shackle bolts loose but I honestly don't think I can get em off

 

I don't know what the hell is up with my upper shackle bolt. The damn thing is 3 inches out and wont back out any further. It just spins. I've tried prying it out while ratcheting and got nowhere

 

Got drivers side pack and shackle out but the other shackle is stuck. I pulled the leaf pack not thinking the axle would go all the way to the bumpstop since the other Side still had a spring. this is what I got now. A jeep that's *** is almost on the ground

 

Help..got the passenger side leaf in but delima is how to bolt up the shackle mount. The shackle is already mounted up to the frame so the leaf is squeezing in when I put weight on It. Thing is the bolt is so long it hits the lip of the hitch mount. Any ideas?

 

i put mine in soe the bolt went through towards the hitch instead of factory coming from the hitch. if thats not what you meen then you need to frop the hitch and if its been on there awhile your gonna want air tools and a breaker bar

 

You guys all suck for making me suffer through this alone. Both leaf packs are in. Replaced bolts with shorter grade 8s. Wheels go back on tomorrow. Gotta figure out how to press the new bushings into the shocks

 

Haha come on man don't you feel good that you got it done!? I have a few mangled bolts in my room that remind me of how much trouble they were but that I conquered (kind of weird I know).

 

Hey I told you I'd help, but you jumped on in there...

...and got it done! Just think of how much easier it will be next time you do it!

 

Haha I know, anxiety set it. My leafs came with shims which im happy about. Hoping ill get away with no vibes. I may need your help getting my lca bolts out. I bought the worlds sketchiest angle grinder from harbor freight last night to.cut those leaf bolts.

 

The one on sale for $14.99? She works good! Good tool to have on hand.

 

Yup. But I slapped a 6 inch wheel on it and removed the guard to get in the tight spot

 

Any ideas how to get front shocks out when the nut gets to the top of the shock and then makes the whole shock spin so I can't get it all the way off. I took a pair of pliars to hold the top of the shock but couldnt hold it tight enough for the nut to break loose

 

Vice grips

 

Ill have to pick up a pair, lost mine. Hope they work, those shocks are a PITA.