So, I have everything unbolted except for the bolt that holds the leafs together. The axle will not drop. So, I'm assuming I need to unbolt this too? It doesn't seem right since I would imagine the leafs uncompressing.

Thanks

 

You need to clamp the spring pack together BEFORE you undo that centering bolt, otherwise you'll have a lot of difficulty putting all the leaves back together.

 

Ditto, use a clamp to hold the leafs together before you take that nut off. I learned that the hard way.

 

thanks for the help.

ok, so ive got the axle dropped... what do I do with those bolts?! do i remove them? I dont see how I can install the blocks with them in the way and then tighten the leafs back up (leaf bolts would them be too short)...

i think im missing something.... or have had too many beers!!

 

ok i figured it out

 

So did you a). Stop drinking or b.) Keep drinking???

 

kept drinking of course!!

 

Rear blocks and shocks successfully installed. Not too shabby for a first timer.

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How does it ride with those shocks empty?

 

Nice job, but where is the completed side view picture?