LCV leaf spring removal

[jake27081991]

hi all,

i want to replace the bushes on the rear springs on my 58 van..

i ve done the rear ones with the shackle plates, no problems there...

however the front ones seem far from simple... do i have to undo the Ubolts and the rear shackles to slide it off the front or is there an easier way..

thanks in advance

Jake

[aupickup]

yes thats the way you have to do it
but obviously support the chassis and axle

[M25VAN]

Be carefull taking off the nut on the front pin. Clean up the thread and use penetrating fluid if it feels at all tight. I say this because mine sheared off very easily which left an awkward repair.

[aupickup]

and you may have to burn the old bush out
you may be lucky and the spring will pop off
but sometimes levering helps and rocking to and fro

[jake27081991]

hhmmmm sounds like fun....


any thing else i have to think about other than maybe detach handbrake cables and maybe brake lines?