Stuck trying to get driver front leaf bolt out.

Got the nut off the bolt but can't get the bolt out of the leaf spring. I can't get any leverage behind the bolt because the gas tank is in the way. Any advice?

 

Are the leafs at full droop?

 

I jacked up the rear diff so they look flat.

 

Let them droop all the way down, then add pressure a little bit at a time till you find the "sweet spot". You should have enough room to get a wrench on the bolt try working it back and forth while pushing on the other side.

 

Ok will try that.

 

Ok got the bolt out, now the godamn leaf spring won't come out of the mounting area. I'm smashing it with a hammer and it won't budge.

 

Use a pry bar, works in seconds

 

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Love this site. Made that leaf my bitch after is owned me for a few hours.

 

I woulda cut the bolt out with an angle grinder. Just bought a new bolt.