As it relates to this issue, is it possible to take the steps to remove the rear leaf spring, and by doing that being able to loosen it enough to get the rear shackles (the bottom bolts only) to align ? What's involved in taking the rear leaf springs off ? I assume supporting the axle, removing the tires, releasing the u-bolt nuts then the u-bolts (with I'm sure some tricks in there and issues I can't think of at the moment). If I were to go that route, does anyone think that will work ? Are u-bolt nuts hard to loosen ? Does the driveline and brake lines need to be dealt with also ?
Also, I'm curious about if I were to go that route, and I take the driveline loose, will there be any alignment issues from that point (where the u-bolts were on the axle before vs. after) as it relates to distance front to back. I may have answered my own question about the driveline in that taking it off may not be wise, whereas keeping it on keeps the distance for the driveline intact and not out of whack.
Repair manuals I've seen don't mention anything about the driveline. Maybe there's a reason ? Thanks.
Also, I'm curious about if I were to go that route, and I take the driveline loose, will there be any alignment issues from that point (where the u-bolts were on the axle before vs. after) as it relates to distance front to back. I may have answered my own question about the driveline in that taking it off may not be wise, whereas keeping it on keeps the distance for the driveline intact and not out of whack.
Repair manuals I've seen don't mention anything about the driveline. Maybe there's a reason ? Thanks.
