What did u do to your raptor today?

[Druepy]

Not yet. Its so close to the gas tank so was a concern. Have to depress the gas tank some just to get the boxed end on the wrench on, its that close.

Ah I see. Being new to these trucks I am not knowledgeable about where some of this stuff is located yet. Proximity to the gas tank is a valid concern ha

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Well gave it one more try today with a torque multipler and then a sledge hammer. Tried the breaker bar a few more times too until it gave up.

Saw this meme and was like, yep!

 

[Iziks]

Had my son come over to help put on some new leaf springs. Thought we would start with what we thought would be the most difficult before getting it too far apart. It took some work but we got the nut off the front leaf spring bolt on the passenger side. Proceeded to the driver side and this kicked our ass, ended up giving up. The nut is on the gas tank side as the bolt was already turned around but everything we tried with the tools we had, we couldn’t break the nut loose.

We even tried some redneck engineering when all else failed.

Probably going to have to cut into the spring and cut the bolt out. Another day.

Rather than cutting the leafs, can’t you cut through the nut and bolt? I would assume if you cut the nut in half, you could then break the other half of the not loose? Just a thought.

 

[xtela]

Try a nut splinter. Local auto parts store may offer free loaner.

It may be a little harder to do because of the flange nut and you will need to use a cold chisels to finish it.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Rather than cutting the leafs, can’t you cut through the nut and bolt? I would assume if you cut the nut in half, you could then break the other half of the not loose? Just a thought.

Sawzaw between the spring and mount, enough room to slip it between. The bushings need to be replaced anyways so tearing it up won’t matter. I sold the springs to someone so yeah, trying to save them.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Try a nut splinter. Local auto parts store may offer free loaner.
It may be a little harder to do because of the flange nut and you will need to use a cold chisels to finish it.

Great idea. I am ordering a set of nuts tomorrow and get one of these for 27mm. Thanks!

 

[Skyfrog]

I washed and waxed mine for a special occasion...



I finally paid off my Raptor...WooHoo!!! No more monthly payments!
(except insurance of course)

 

[SZDZMTR]

I washed and waxed mine for a special occasion...

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I finally paid off my Raptor...WooHoo!!! No more monthly payments!
(except insurance of course)

Did you have a hot date or something? Sorry did not see the bottom part. lol Congrats

 

[SZDZMTR]

Congrats

 

[SZDZMTR]

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