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Low_Life86

03-27-2013 09:39 PM

Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

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i am putting in my flip kit and i replaced my leaf springs in the process. when i went to put my new leaf springs in i realized my shackles were pushed back a bit. and now my leafs look as if they are too short. i got one side in with a lot of struggling and busted knuckles. i have attached to pics to show what i mean is there an easier way to pry the shackles forward at all??

J Knight

03-27-2013 09:51 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

Loosen the lower shackle bolt.

Low_Life86

03-27-2013 09:57 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

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Originally Posted by J Knight (Post 5975437)

Loosen the lower shackle bolt.

for some reason these bolts are unbelievably tight and without access to torches at the moment i cant loosen them. they move though with a crow bar they pivot but then instantly snap back into place

J Knight

03-27-2013 10:02 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

Then I guess you will need a helper to hold the pry bar while you set the front of the spring.

Low_Life86

03-27-2013 10:04 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

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Originally Posted by J Knight (Post 5975465)

Then I guess you will need a helper to hold the pry bar.

even with the bar pried all the way down its still off the hole by like 3/4 inch

J Knight

03-27-2013 10:05 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

Are those springs 52in long?

Low_Life86

03-27-2013 10:07 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

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Originally Posted by J Knight (Post 5975473)

Are those springs 52in long?

48" i think which is the same as what came off

J Knight

03-27-2013 10:15 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

As far as I know 1/2 ton trucks only had two different spring lengths, 52in and 56in. 48in sounds way to short.

Low_Life86

03-27-2013 10:19 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

ya i dont know thats what came off so thats what i was putting back on i dont know

Low_Life86

03-27-2013 10:32 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

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Originally Posted by J Knight (Post 5975499)

As far as I know 1/2 ton trucks only had two different spring lengths, 52in and 56in. 48in sounds way to short.

sorry my bad i just checked and i was wrong they were 52 inch idk where i got 48 from

J Knight

03-27-2013 10:37 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

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Originally Posted by Low_Life86 (Post 5975540)

sorry my bad i just checked and i was wrong they were 52 inch idk where i got 48 from

So the new ones are 52?

Low_Life86

03-27-2013 10:38 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

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Originally Posted by J Knight (Post 5975551)

So the new ones are 52?

yes the new ones are 52

J Knight

03-27-2013 10:52 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

Your just going to HAVE to get the shackle off or loose to install the new spring.

Low_Life86

03-27-2013 11:00 PM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

ya i suppose thats my only choice at this point

bdiamond

03-28-2013 08:06 AM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

Were those springs used when you got them? The top leaf looks bent.

Low_Life86

03-28-2013 09:13 AM

Re: Leaf Spring/flip kit problems

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Originally Posted by bdiamond (Post 5976120)

Were those springs used when you got them? The top leaf looks bent.

I don't think they were used just sitting on the shelf for a while. And I don't think they are bent I think it just the picture
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