How to remove the rear break cable

Here is the some of the pics what I’m trying to do here to remove the cable and add icon leaf 1.5 inch lift is anyone can help me out for some steps how to remove it

And also this bolts turn itself does not won’t come out can I cut it off if I need too.

bushing is going to be pain hard stuck I have no clue how to get it off so tough and tried almost anything only thing came out is nuts itself won’t coming out

thx guys so sorry for the bothering you all…

 

if you can get vice grips on the head side of the pin and rotate it back and forth a little at a time that usually frees them up. Try something like PB Blaster on the bolt. Just let soak then see what happens.

 

Copy will do it now fingers crossed.

 

Every time I ever changed springs I ended up Cutting the hanger bolt off at both sides enough to pry the hanger apart and pry the spring out.

I have never been able to remove the bolt.

good luck!

 

This is the scariest thread I have seen in awhile.

 

Dude. I don't know where to start here. But please stop and do some deep research before you do this.

Before you remove the wheels you needed to have broken loose all the bolts you needed to remove (including the front spring hanger bolts). You almost certainly need a good air impact to remove the forward spring bolts. PB Blaster and Impact is the only way that's coming out unless you have to cut it. You also NEED 6-sided sockets. It looks like you're beginning to round the head of the bolt already.

The fact that you're trying to remove the center pin without any understanding of what it's holding back is plain scary. You need to clamp the leaf pack together before you try to loosen that center pin. If you don't, the individual leaf springs will push apart at force.

I hope your AAL came with new center pins, and that you got new u bolts.

Hopefully you have the proper well supported jackstands below the frame rails and the jack below the axle housing itself. You have to be very careful to not over extend the rear brake line or the other wire loom (locker, abs, etc) going from the frame to the rear axle.

That brick and piece of metal is not well supported, and just flat out dangerous.

You also need to use a ratchet strap to make sure the axle doesn't move aft when it's free floating. You have to make sure the rear drive shaft does not separate at the slip yoke.

When you go to tighten the new u bolts. I would suggest NOT tightening to full torque spec (if full toque is 100, go to 50-60) until you have taken it for a short low speed test drive, and you're sure that everything is in solid working order.

As a general note- The front hanger, shackles, and u bolts, should only be torqued once the truck is on the wheels sitting normally on the ground. If your torque things when the truck is up in the air, you're gonna have a bad day.

 

This.

Basically follow the same rules for removal/replacement of a leaf pack.

It's stupid simple to do on your own, but carelessness can make this small job a dangerous one real quick.

 

Ohh man see thank you so much seems like it’s so hard to complete this job however will apply above the infos as you said

 

Ok I see you point I will be extra careful

 

I don't know where you are located, but I really suggest seeing if there is a regional sub forum with active members in your area, and finding someone local with some more experience to help you get going through you projects. There are a lot of things that just take time to learn, and while you have certainly shown you're willing to tackle this stuff DIY, I think you would really benefit from going to a few wrench-a-tons / mod-days in your area and getting connected with local guys also working on their trucks.

 

Ok I got you

 

Region you're in would say more about the condition your truck's in too

I see what looks like a rust-coated leaf pack, so you might find yourself cutting your leaf pack bolts off

 

Echoing everything else mentioned in this thread.

There are many threads which go into detail but if you are more of a visual learner, then take a look.

https://youtu.be/V7hVbH6sEIU?si=bFB-_--YGJqbQdB4

https://youtu.be/2nwG22w3R5A?si=z7z3eenggnbNrs2v

 

Copy that I got this truck from Va state

 

I love virtual learning. Thank you so much, sir.

 

Wish you the best of luck

Us Californians don't know what rust is

 

I was thinking a little about this- If you're installing an 1.5" Add a leaf- why are you trying to remove the forward spring hanger bolt? You don't need to touch the main leaf spring to install an AAL.

 

I was just about to post the same thing.

 

Very good question wow didn’t realize it