j-d wrote:
Is the center bolt still in place, so the spring pack still fully assembled like the above pic, or have the leaves separated?
And is the spring assembly still attached to the vehicle at both ends?
If so, just a matter of horsing it back into place.
Oh, What are you working on? Sounds like maybe a trailer.
Some applications require new U-Bolts after it's been taken apart...
Is the axle above or below the spring?
Can't visualize the longer studs you mention on the new shocks. I hope your replacements offer the same "throw." By that I mean will they compress at least a little shorter and stretch at least a little longer than the originals. If not, I think you're headed for some grief.
Pix would help.
Thanks for the responses, Guys...Spring is still together, assembled. I haven't completely removed the plate. I stopped removing nuts when I saw the leave spring shift.
Spring assembly is still connected at both ends.
The axle is above the spring. (I'll load some pics)
It's a 36' fifth-wheel.
The shocks are double-studded (both ends go through a plate and there is a nut that hold it on. It's discontinued and I found one with the same size body but with slightly longer studs and I barely got the old ones out as it is. I talked to a guy at the suspension place here (great rep) and he said the ones I ordered would be a good substitute.
I already have the new U-bolts in my position and ready to install. But if I can't figure out how to move leaf springs around this isn't going to happen. I may have to hire a mobile guy to come over and tag-team the installation with me.
