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How to Replace Leaf Springs and Lift your Truck

5,588,222 views October 29, 2018 17:57

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In brief

You’ll replace rusted leaf springs, shackles, and mounting brackets in your truck or SUV while lifting it using Chevy/Dodge lowering shackles compatible with Ford Ranger or Mazda B-Series trucks. This hands-on guide covers rust removal, undercoating, and bushing replacement—ideal for DIY mechanics tackling suspension work.

Questions & answers

What tools are needed for this repair?

A torque wrench, rounded bolt/nut sockets, an extendable ratchet, 12-ton jack stands, a rust reformer, and undercoating supplies are required.

Are these lowering shackles compatible with my truck?

Yes, if you have a Ford Ranger or Mazda B-Series truck, as the creator specifies these shackles fit those models.

Description from the creator

Learn how to replace rusty leaf springs, shackles, and leaf spring mounting brackets in your truck or suv. I also show how to replace leaf spring bushings and remove the rust and undercoat the frame of your vehicle. We lift the truck in the process by using Chevy/Dodge lowering shackles which fit the Ford Ranger/Mazda B-Series trucks.

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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ChrisFix published this 17:57 video tutorial on October 29, 2018. It has been watched 5,588,222 times on YouTube.

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17:57
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October 29, 2018
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