I'm trying to install my Metco traction bars.

How the heck do you get the front eye bolt out of the leaf springs??

Coldie

 

Coldie,

The truck will have to be jacked by the frame, or hitch, to relieve the pressure on the bolt. I recommend jacking until the tire just about comes off the ground. This gives the bolt the most play in hole. <-- That sounds dirty! Anyway, that's what I did when I removed my rear springs.

Hope this helps,
Edward

 

What tools did you use to get the bolt off? Is it just the weight holding it in there, or is it torqued beyong belief?

Coldie

 

Are you talking about the bolt that hold the leafs on the front hanger??? If so, it is torqued and red loctite Good luck.

I succeeded in removing with this method:

- remove side skirt
- get in there with an impact wrench, an extension and u-joint connecter and go to town!!!

Since I had to use an extension and u-joint, some of the torque from the wrench was lost through them and it too a while, but it got it off.

Another way that works is jack the truck up enough and use 2 breaker bars.

 

I guess I'm just that strong. I used my Craftstman breaker bar and a 1/4" socket wrench.

-Edward

 

Oh yeah, what size is the bolt/nut?

Coldie

 

Anyone know the actual size of the nut on this thing?

 

I'm pretty sure it is a 24mm. I've changed mine out several times, but I've always used air tools.

 

My bolt is to big I guess.... I never have play in the hole!!!!!