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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Im trying to change the leaf springs on my 1990 Ranger. the bolts will spin but not come out. Is there an easier way to take the bolts out?
 
Old Mar 4, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Yes. A penetrant sprayed on and let to soak a while might help. Or you can use a nut splitter on the nut on the other side if it's stripped or a die grinder to cut a portion of the nut away (don't hit the bolt threads) and making it easier to turn off with a vise grips.Or you can cut the bolt head or nut and bolt head (either side) right off (striaght across) and use a punch to drive out the remaining piece (you may want to be sure you have a new one first). ALSO BE SURE you have a jack lightly under the spring to ease hanging pressure and keep it from bouncing into the floor or anything else when it drops.
 
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