Installing rear HD leaf springs

zrmcbs15 · 06-29-2012, 12:39 PM

I did not read these posts before attempting to install my new HD (4) leaf springs. I removed the U bolts from both sides and now the axle has rolled and the engine pan is out of alignment.
Any suggestions ?
Also do I need extended rear shackles ?

4vertical · 07-01-2012, 11:26 PM

your rear shackles should be fine. the engine pan will allign when you get th leaf springs installed again. you might have to put a jack under the front of the pan to get it back to where the perch is semi level with the new spring.

zrmcbs15 · 07-02-2012, 06:47 AM

Thanks, I ended up removing 1 of the leafs to give more wiggle room and used a maasive crow bar between the engine and transaxle to un-roll the axle.

I've read that with a new 3 leaf HD springs there is no need for rear shocks, anyone agree ?

scottyb · 07-02-2012, 07:50 AM

Your original shocks will be fine, I would not delete them they serve a purpose in the suspension.

4vertical · 07-02-2012, 07:55 PM

opinions may vary. but i'll ask this; if you were to upgrade the suspension on your truck would you remove the shocks?

i'll keep mine tyvm!

-Aaron

06-29-2012, 12:39 PM	#1
zrmcbs15 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: malvern pa Posts: 2	Installing rear HD leaf springs I did not read these posts before attempting to install my new HD (4) leaf springs. I removed the U bolts from both sides and now the axle has rolled and the engine pan is out of alignment. Any suggestions ? Also do I need extended rear shackles ?

07-01-2012, 11:26 PM	#2
4vertical Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Porte Indiana Posts: 1,392	Re: Installing rear HD leaf springs your rear shackles should be fine. the engine pan will allign when you get th leaf springs installed again. you might have to put a jack under the front of the pan to get it back to where the perch is semi level with the new spring.

07-02-2012, 06:47 AM	#3
zrmcbs15 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: malvern pa Posts: 2	Re: Installing rear HD leaf springs Thanks, I ended up removing 1 of the leafs to give more wiggle room and used a maasive crow bar between the engine and transaxle to un-roll the axle. I've read that with a new 3 leaf HD springs there is no need for rear shocks, anyone agree ?

07-02-2012, 07:50 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Installing rear HD leaf springs Your original shocks will be fine, I would not delete them they serve a purpose in the suspension.

07-02-2012, 07:55 PM	#5
4vertical Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Porte Indiana Posts: 1,392	Re: Installing rear HD leaf springs opinions may vary. but i'll ask this; if you were to upgrade the suspension on your truck would you remove the shocks? i'll keep mine tyvm! -Aaron

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