Help Installing Leaf Pack

So freaking close…..

 

The last eyelet is slightly off. I need to move the axle angle forward I think. Trying to figure how to do that.

 

Edit. never mind! The freaking shocks are offset differently so had to rotate it. smallest font ever…

But I’ve just a few torques away from finishing this freaking thing!!

 

Is your axle attached to the leaf pack while you are trying to get leaf pack bolts in? I attached the axle to the leaf pack in the last step. The centering pin didn’t line up at first, but my buddy and were able to pull on the axle and get it to line up. No ratchet strap required.

To get the leaf spring bolts in, I put a screwdriver in the hole to pry stuff into alignment while I pushed the bolt in with my hand. Once in, I used some gentle hammering to force it the rest of the way.

 

Almost there!

Don't beer up in celebration until you take your victory lap around the hood.

 

BTW, how much lift did you go with?

Those look like stock bump stops.

 

No update? Did the truck fall in ya, bro?


You asked for suggestions, you got a lot of good ones. Therefore you are morally obligated to keep everyone informed on your progress.

If not the TW gremlins will give you future issues with all your next projects.

 

.......crickets.......

 

When this happens, just jam a thick flathead screwdriver in from the opposite side as the bolt enters and manhandle it into place. You can do it I believe in you lol.

 

What are the specs for the u-bolts?

 

Not as tight as you’d think.
50 nm, or about 37 ft-lbs (i rounded to 40)

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-torque-spec-guide.318116/