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Help with rear leaf spring install
04-24-2011, 09:32 PM
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Help with rear leaf spring install
I'm having trouble getting the 4" RC leaf pack to fit into the shackle, can't get it "flat" enough. Any tips on getting this done? Having trouble on both sides
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04-24-2011, 09:42 PM
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Nope, it's pretty stiff. I have The big eye set in the frame, but with that, the small eye that attaches to the shackle sits just above and in front of the shackle. With the room I have, I can't get the axle low enough.... Just thought of that....
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04-25-2011, 01:42 PM
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yup, a pry bar is the way to go
04-25-2011, 01:47 PM
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Awesome, I'll just have to do that than. If only it wasn't pissing rain....
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So did the pry bar work??? Im in the same boat...Also, do I need to put the u bolts on first or what??
06-12-2011, 11:19 PM
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Ok I didnt take my shackles off.. so I got the front one in, do i need to put the pry bar between the shackle and the rear eye and hope and pray it lines up?? lol
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Yup... I had two people tho. I used the pry bar while a friend stuck the bolt through.
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