Broken Leaf Spring Bracket
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Once again reviving an old thread. Im doing the same repair right now in a 96 2wd. Where did you guys place the jack when doing this repair. Im not sure where to really put it and how to get the load of the leaf springs. The leaf spring is right up against the bed and Im not really sure how to get the leaf spring down where I need to install the shackle into the bracket. Any help is appreiciated.
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Same Prob
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my f150 2wd has done the same thing. but i can NOT get the bushing out of the leaf eye. ive tryed everything. i wedged the eye open but the metal is so rusted nothing will move. not even the bolt. dose anyone have anytips??
my f150 2wd has done the same thing. but i can NOT get the bushing out of the leaf eye. ive tryed everything. i wedged the eye open but the metal is so rusted nothing will move. not even the bolt. dose anyone have anytips??
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From: Hattiesburg, MS / Daytona Beach, FL
Yeah....but you're gonna need a respirator!!! Use a torch to heat the metal sleeve in the center of the bushing. It will eventually get hot enough to melt the rubber and slide out. This will make A LOT of smoke!! After you remove the sleeve....try to remove as much rubber as possible. Then you can use an air hammer to collapse the outer sleeve, and knock it out.
You could also take a drill bit and drill a bunch of holes around the center sleeve. It will come out with less smoke that way.
You could also take a drill bit and drill a bunch of holes around the center sleeve. It will come out with less smoke that way.
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Man, this thread is certainly an old one, but alas, I have to revive it once again.
Hello, my name is Brenton. Last year I purchased a 1995 ford f-150 Eddie Bauer Edition Extended Cab, 4x4. I was so excited to finally purchase the truck of my childhood dreams! That was however, until my suspension started to fall apart.
Both of my front coil spring pockets have rusted out and the springs are tilting inwards so badly that it was causing my break lines to burst and my wheels to sag and bow out near the bottom.
To make matters worse, the driver side leaf spring mount has rusted through and snapped, leaving my bed crooked with my dual gas tanks sagging and busting my rear driver side break line. My passenger side leaf spring is not long for this world either.
The entire underside of my truck, looks as if it had been parked in a lake, and left to sit for quite awhile. I don't even know if there is enough metal there to get a weld to hold.
All of the shocks are rusted and the ride is so rough, that I'd almost rather walk, so I've parked it.
I've called the ford dealer to get an estimation on what these repairs would cost, and they are quoting me at $2,200.00 with tax. I have access to plenty of tools and even an 4-post lift, but I do not have access to a welding machine.
This truck has a flawless engine, that runs on a dime with only 160,000 miles, and the interior is in pristine condition. I doubt there are many out there that are still in this good of shape. I would hate to sell or scrap this truck, because it's my first, and I absolutely love it.
My question is, how much should I be paying for this repair? Is $2,200.00 a fair deal, or can I do it cheaper at home? (I am happy to post pictures of my truck if needed.)
Warm Regards,
:Brent
Hello, my name is Brenton. Last year I purchased a 1995 ford f-150 Eddie Bauer Edition Extended Cab, 4x4. I was so excited to finally purchase the truck of my childhood dreams! That was however, until my suspension started to fall apart.
Both of my front coil spring pockets have rusted out and the springs are tilting inwards so badly that it was causing my break lines to burst and my wheels to sag and bow out near the bottom.
To make matters worse, the driver side leaf spring mount has rusted through and snapped, leaving my bed crooked with my dual gas tanks sagging and busting my rear driver side break line. My passenger side leaf spring is not long for this world either.
The entire underside of my truck, looks as if it had been parked in a lake, and left to sit for quite awhile. I don't even know if there is enough metal there to get a weld to hold.
All of the shocks are rusted and the ride is so rough, that I'd almost rather walk, so I've parked it.
I've called the ford dealer to get an estimation on what these repairs would cost, and they are quoting me at $2,200.00 with tax. I have access to plenty of tools and even an 4-post lift, but I do not have access to a welding machine.
This truck has a flawless engine, that runs on a dime with only 160,000 miles, and the interior is in pristine condition. I doubt there are many out there that are still in this good of shape. I would hate to sell or scrap this truck, because it's my first, and I absolutely love it.
My question is, how much should I be paying for this repair? Is $2,200.00 a fair deal, or can I do it cheaper at home? (I am happy to post pictures of my truck if needed.)
Warm Regards,
:Brent