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so any tips are appreciated from all.


Soak the bolts in penetrant a couple of days in advance. The shackle end shouldn't bee too hard to get loose, but the hanger end can be a bear.

You need 5 jackstands to do this, at least in my experience. 3 for the axle, (2 on the tube and one under the pinion) and two for the truck. I like to remove the tires, remove the ubolts, then raise the truck away from the axle...

I'm probably stating the obvious... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

If Mad Max had a 4runner...