[Project510]

So I already did the Front Torsion Bar crank, then I moved on to the rear. Thinking it wouldn't be too difficult.

I have the rear jacked up so the shackle has no pressure, the outside plate slides off.. but I cant seem to get the other half off, prying, hammering, nothing has worked. Stopped before I damaged anything.

Any advice pics, etc from you guys.. I really dont wanna drive around with the front 1 1/2 inches higher than the rear haha.

James

2003 Frontier Crew cab
AC 1 1/2 rear lift shackles

 

[R.A.D]

I had this same problem when I put my shackles on my truck. Spray down the bushings with some PB blaster or some WD 40 and swing away with the BFH

 

[Project510]

Was about to do that.. Did the exhaust get in the way at all.. it looks like it is right in the path for the shackle to slide off.

 

[LINESKIER45]

if you have air power.. an air hammer will work wonders !!

 

[Mr Spock]

PB blaster works great for me. An air hammer helps too. Soak it over night if you can with a couple of shots of PB, then go at it.

good luck

 

[Project510]

Thx guys, the PB blaster did the trick..

couple things to keep in the thread for future reference:

1. PB Blaster is a must
2. Highlift Jack to lift the rear made it much easier
3. Unbolt the hanger bolt holding the exhaust on which is located right above the shackle
4. 6 inch 1/2 extension and a rubber mallet and a few slams and they pop right off!

 

[pennbiker]

I had to drop the spare tire out of mine to get the right shackle to come off as well.

 

[Project510]

I had to drop the spare tire out of mine to get the right shackle to come off as well.

OH! Good point, so did I. Thx for reminding me!