so i got my ubolts and started this interesting job. the front bolt on passenger side came off. had to pry it out of the bushing thou. ubolts are removed now i gotta get the rear shackle off and i can install new leaf on passenger side. im weak thou i had to stop for lunch. so far this is an interesting job.

 

keep us posted...Pic's possible?

 

im guessing i have to remove my rear shocks so i can get the leafs low enough to get them off. i probally should of removed it from shackle instead of loosening my shackle bolt off the frame. now i got to the leaf off but the tension of the spring is holding it in place.

 

is there a way to lower the rear axle without lowering the truck so i can remove the leaf?

 

The rear Springs are pretty easy to get off. Don't overthink it really easy a couple 21mm bolts and the two u-bolts. Shouldn't really have to mess with the shackle part till you have to instal the new one.

 

You should have your vehicle on Jack stands prior to even messing with the leaf springs. The jack stands should be placed on the unibody.

Then you can have a floor jack under your Diff to move it up and down. If you are removing a leaf spring you need to have the vehicle supported somewhere other than the DIFF or you will probably die when it slips and falls on you!

 

i was bugging out i got the leaf off and the new one installed on my passenger side. im gonna start drilling out the broken bolts for my shock on the passenger side.i was even able to reuse the bolt that looked like i killed it for the rear shackle to the frame.

 

now im gonna do driver side leaf then worry about the rear shock bolts. hopefully this one will be easier. its gonna be nice outside today.