How to Replace Leaf Springs on 1973-1987 Chevy & GMC Trucks

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Learn some tips and tricks on how to replace the Leaf Springs on your 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10/C20/C30 or GMC equivalent truck. This video will cover safety, set up, prep, and removal of the Leaf Spring, Leaf Spring Shackle, and the reinstallation of new parts and hardware to include shocks. I hope you find it helpful!
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Contents:
0:00 Intro
1:11 Tools & Parts
2:44 Safety & Set Up
3:25 Lifting the Truck
4:51 Removal Prep
6:30 Removing the Shock
7:48 Removing the Spring
12:33 Installation Prep
12:53 Installing the Spring
20:28 Installing the Shock
22:34 Closing


Tools used:

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12 Ton Jack Stands: https://amzn.to/3h8XYKQ
Wheel Chocks: https://amzn.to/3f4bEVv
Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3dP6dtm
Metric Wrenches: https://amzn.to/2zkmoQw
SAE Wrenches: https://amzn.to/3h4ZVYB
½ Socket Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/30niLV6
Addtl Metric Sockets: https://amzn.to/2AMM7S3
Penetrating Oil: https://amzn.to/2Aiwamq
Thread Locker: https://amzn.to/2YisSaQ
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Optional Tools:

Air Compressor: https://www.harborfreight.com/8-gallo...
Impact Gun: https://amzn.to/30kwCLB
Impact Socket Set: https://amzn.to/2MD3kQo

Parts Used (For 1984 Chevy C-20):

Leaf Spring: HUSKY SPRING 22547 (Rock Auto)
Leaf Bolts: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....
U-Bolts:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....
Shackle:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....
Shock:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....



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