| This is a picture from Matt's 2500, which
does not have the overload springs that my 3500 has (see previous slide).
After blocking the truck to prevent movement, remove the U-bolts and jack
up the spring assembly while allowing the axle and wheel to stay on the
ground. As shown here, there are two bolts (with round heads) that
secure the springs and spacers together. The center stub between
the bolts is a simple plastic pin that is removed from the spacers and
inserted in a similar hole in the lower spring.
Jack up the spring assembly enough to remove
the bolts and spacers. In my case, I had to put a block between the
axle and spacers so that I could raise the jack to get enough height to
remove the bolts. One of the bolts on my trucks would spin when I
attempted to remove the nut on top of the spring assembly. I was
able to keep the bolt from turning by using a vice-grip pliers on the head
of the nut. |
