On May 21, 2007, at 11:21, twiegandt@comcast.net wrote:
>
> After noticing that I get an extra couple mpg on the highway with a
> heavy load in the back of my 02 4wd quadcab, I decided I wanted to
> lower the back end permanently. The back of the truck sits about
> 2.5" higher than the front anyhow, and I don't need all the ground
> clearance. I ordered some 2" drop shackles and got some pinion
> shims. The only problem is that I can't get the bolt out that
> mounts the shackle to the frame. I got the nut off and the bolt
> will not budge. There really isn't much room for a big wind-up
> with the hammer to smack the bolt. I tried letting the axle hang
> and jacking it up a little to make sure the bole wasn't pinched.
> It simply will not budge. Any suggestions?
>
PB Blaster and a BFH?
Good luck....
I had to cut the hangers to get my springs out. That isn't such a
great option when you want to use the stock hangers though =)
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