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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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I have the c clamp to compress the springs in order to bolt down the center pins but theres no way it will go down. Im 6'2" 220 lbs and thats as far as i can get it, what do i do now?

And yes the weight of the truck is sitting on it to. 06 scab 4x4
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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The only thing I could think off hand is utilize another clamp on the other side and use a "Chester bar" or jack handle to work your turns on the c-clamp.

-cheater bar....damn auto correct lol!
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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I don't know if this will work but i looks to me that if you jack the frame up and let the axle drop your existing leafs will have the curvature similar to your new one and you should be able to get it then.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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Well, 2 things you need a c clamp on the other side of the leaf pack and you need to drop the axle on that side way down.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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drop the axle
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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I think you installed it wrong your add a leaf is below you factory helper spring, it should be opposite from the way you gave it. Ie, Helper - AAL - 2 long stock springs.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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This is a good explanation with pictures of the process:
https://www.f150forum.com/f71/how-in...d-leafs-76932/

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