So, In addition to testing the fit of the 2.5" brakes, I also removed the rear spring on the driver side.

I had no luck with the slide hammer method to remove the pins. It just pulled the bolt out. In the end, I found the secret was to take a brass hammer and drive the pin in flush first. Then I drove them out from the back with a long brass drift. I was liberal with the PB Blaster.

For the spring end of the shackle, I drove it in flush to loosen and then I used my ball joint service kit to push the pin out the other way. I have had this thing for a long time, and use it rarely, but it was great for this and I will use it again when it is u-joint time.

Pics:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1oyh29xhiseftyo/AACU8oDhDiwUHUEUA2URB_cIa?dl=0

The worst wear seems to be in the pin that came out of the spring end of the shackle.

All of my spacers seem to be to the outside, so I assume that is the proper position. I hope so, because I won't slide my springs back toward the backing plates. LOL

Not sure I have all the parts needed yet. I have plenty of new pins, but seem to be shy on bushings. All of the ID's appear to be the same, but I have not measured.

Larry W.

Edit:
Later I looked it up on RockAuto and found these, so I think I'll have everything when these arrive. I just didn't go to the right section before.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rv67wlt57q5j8u6/Bushings.jpg?dl=0


Last edited by Mrf1002u; 02/01/2016 5:40 AM.
1953 3800 Dually Flatbed