I'm trying to replace the rear leaf spring shackles on a 95 chevy c/k1500. But I can't get the bolts out. I've tried PB blaster, turning them and hitting them as much as possible with what little swing I can get with a hammer in there, and I've tried pressing them out with a C-clamp. I really don't want to take the bed off. Is there any other way? anyone else done this?
2006-10-14 10:50:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes I have removed the nuts, and jacked the frame up so no weight is on the bolts
2006-10-14 11:30:19 · update #1
Those bolts get a ridge on them from wear and tear and can be extremely difficult to remove. I use a torch to cut them and replace them with new when I put the new springs in!
2006-10-14 10:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have yo tried jacking up the body to take the weight off the bolts? I assume you have removed the nuts.
2006-10-14 11:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Captleemo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bolts are rusted to the sleeve inside the bushing. Cut the bolts and replace them and the bushings. Helped my nephew do this on his 88 Blazer. We put a lift kit in it 3 years ago and the bolts were rusted to the sleeves. We cut them and replaced the bolts and bushings.
2006-10-14 18:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by monte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try heating them 1st,(red hot), if this doesnt do the trick the nyou need to cut them out with a torch or a wizzer. Then put new bolts in.
good luck
2006-10-14 11:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Penetrating oil helps alot. Get some power lube
2006-10-14 14:36:00 · answer #5 · answered by justme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋