My 92 Toy truck needs to have the springs worked on - frame is 2 inches too low. I am looking to have them rearched. If I take springs out, it will cost $150. If shop takes springs out, it will cost $350 for whole job. JC Whitney only sells 4WD replacement. Other places on web don't have much for 2WD half ton.
I have done this before on other cars. Hardest part of the job might be getting the bolts out of the spring eyes. In past I have had to burn them out. Others came out with NO problems after many years in NJ salty winters.
I am seeking suggested ways of getting the bolts out. I have some DUOL penetrating oil ( petroleum would eat the bushings if they are in good shape - only 77,000 miles on this truck vs the 200-300 thousand on trucks mentioned in this group )which will not eat the rubber.
I am just planning on soaking the bolts on each eye daily for a week and using a BFH to bang the bolt once I have loosed the nut to the end of the bolt to prevent thread damage.
Any other removal tricks welcome ??? TIA