Progressive AAL install spring clamp

Trying to remove the clamp that's in the way of the 3 leaf AAL. I'm grinding down the rivet but not sure what it should look like when completed? Do I need to grind more or? Can't seem to find any pictures of the actual process. Just "grind off the rivet."

 

Excellent idea also Corey, sawzall would do it if you can get under the head of that rivet....You will need to grind the head off that rivet more. 0r you could get a cold chisel under neath that head and beat the hell out of it, I prefer a grinder, much easier, remember to wear your safety goggles and gloves whichever method you choose. Good luck

 

I took an angle grinder to mine. Need to completely remove the retainer clamp/ guide along with rivet. Cut a bit more than half way through that and whack it with a big hammer and it wil split in half. You'll have to grind the remaining portion of the rivet after removing the clamp guide. That was the longest part of the install.

I recommend you get the heaviest viscosity grease you can find and slather a film of it in between (only around the U bolt area) every single leaf you manage to pull apart. You won't get squeaks this way. I've got more than 6k miles since I did mine with a mix of some off road (mud and lots of dry silt) and lots of rain lately without a single rear noise. I used the energy suspension silicone clear grease though from previous suspension builds from my lowered cars.

Don't mix up orientation in the process as there are paint marks to help you line them back up. Mine were blue and yellow paint inboard towards the front.

 

Got it! Thanks fellas! Grinded it all the way down flush, then pulled the clamp off with a pipe wrench. Popped right off.