Leaf spring replacement best method without a lift

[Officer Higgins]

Best way to r&r replacement leaf springs 67 R/T, On garage floor without a lift. Using the basic floor jack and jack stands. There are no rusted or stuck fasteners,so that is a plus just need a procedure one at a time, both same time? Thanks

 

[yella71]

same as with a lift just closer to the ground.

 

[69L48Z27]

Jack up the rear. Stands under the frame just in front of the front spring hangers. Use the jack under the rear to control height. Do one side at a time. Easy peasy.

 

[Darter6]

One side at a time is your best bet.

 

[JimCoronette]

I think I have the major points covered.

Chock front wheels
Jack stands (not HF;-) under the lift points of the rear frame rail.

One side at a time.

• Removing the wheel is optional, but will give you much more room.
• Remove lower shock nut and shock off of the stud, not mandatory,
  • but it will make it easier to start the U bolt nuts.
• Remove U bolt nuts and shock mount plate.
• Support the axle with a jack stand close to the spring perch.
• Remove rear shackles and drop the rear of the spring down.
• Remove 4 nuts on front spring hanger and slide spring out the side.
• Remove the front bolt from the spring hanger

Reverse procedure to reassemble.
Repeat for other side.

Oh and if you are like me, make sure you change springs in 90-100 degree weather and high humidity.

 

[Don Frelier]

One more tip:
Wirewheel and put your favorite penetrating oil on the U-Bolts a few days prior.
Even my on my "rust free" Satellite they were pretty sticky, those fine threads like to gall themselves.
Yes not a bad job really.

 

[Billccm]

I had to cut my u bolts off.
Mancini has the correct u bolts with flat contacts.

 

[aeon280]

The worst part of the job in my opinion is the factory rear shackle. if you are replacing the upper bushing while under there its a real pain getting them back into the frame.

 

[Nate S]

Plan on cutting the ubolts off with an abrasive wheel. Your life will be much easier.

 

[JimCoronette]

Plan on cutting the ubolts off with an abrasive wheel. Your life will be much easier.

Agreed. I believe the original nuts have little nicks on the threads so they are locknuts.

They are a royal pain with a ratchet, not too bad with an impact, but oh so easy with the cutoff wheel.