New rear leaf springs - installation?

[mustangII460]

Urathane bushings and sway bar will make the back super tight. Well worth the money.


Jack up backend, can be done from center section. Remove wheels. Set jack stands under frame rails to let the rear unload or come down. When the rear is as far down as possible, blocks under it. You want the rear to drop until the springs hold it from going any farther.

I like to hit the front bolt, u-bolts, shackle last. Same order putting new one in, front to back.

The big bushing bolt will probably want to stay in with the nut comming off. Usually the bolt will kinda unscrew itself out of the bushing. Or put a big screwdriver where the nut was, push and turn the bolt to thread itself out. Sounds kinda screwy.


*Word of caution* the back will set a little higher now. Go easy on the test drive. May feel a little squirily. Now you need front coils.

Its a great job for any beginner. Go For It!