8.25 Swap

[mj.87]

I am starting my 8.25 axle swap and I have some questions. I have found plenty of information on pinion angle/ measurements but I haven’t found much on removal/installation. I know to disconnect ubolts, shocks, drive shaft and brake lines. What’s the best way to remove the leaf springs and install? Any advice would be appreciated.

[Biotex]

When I remove an axle, I leave the springs attached to it until I can raise the whole frame and roll the axle out the back end. Once the assembly is out, I tip it upside (if SUA) down and remove the nuts off the u-bolts. A lot easier to get an impact or breaker bar on them that way.

 

To me, removing the axle is easiest that way. I also leave the tires on so things roll around easier.

 

If you want to leave the front spring bushings attached, you can lower the rear only, and roll the axle out. The fronts of the springs will stay attached to the hangars.

Make sense?

[jimoshel]

That's the way I do it. So there must be something wrong with doing it that way. :yes:

[Biotex]

That's the way I do it. So there must be something wrong with doing it that way. :yes:

Thanks for the laugh Jim! I was having a bad day till now.