Front leaf spring bolts, 2nd gen

Having a real difficult time getting the front bolts out on my leaf springs. Any suggestions? Tried cutting the nut off with angle grinder but not enough room. Can’t spin the bolt, it’s welded in good. Considering cutting the spring so I can hammer it around to get the other side cut. Is this a horrible idea? I’ve never cut a leaf before.

 

have you already applied penetration oil and heat??

 

I wouldn’t cut the leaf…
I would try getting a looong breaker bar and a Try and back the nut off if it’s not too mangled from the grinder already.
I think they’re about 90ft-lbs if I remember, decent but not overly tight.
You can also soak them in wd-40 or a penatrating oil to free any corrosion.

what are you trying to accomplish ?

 

Replacing the packs. The bolts have been soaking in pb since Saturday. Tried air gun, 3’ breaker bar, can’t even get the bolt to spin inside the bushing

 

Apply heat

 

I’d try that before cutting more stuff ^
Grinders are last resorts for me.

 

Heat worked. Rookie mistake ‍♂️ Thanks all

 

Congrats! We all know that feeling when the MF'er finally comes loose, it's glorious.

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Ahh the old hot wrench comes thru yet again, I always like wrenching with flame

 

Haha! You know it!

 

Truck is just over 415,000k, hopefully the last time I have to fight with it!