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| | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 | Got my monoleafs for the front of my 51/3100, how about a few tips on installing them from you guys that have installed them on your own trucks.  thanks old navy 51................. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 | Whats up out there ? I Thought a few of you guys have installed them your self. How about some help.old navy 51...................... | | | 
#2534 05/23/2004 10:09 PM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 197 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 197 | What do you have questions about? It is pretty easy. Support the truck from falling on you, remove wheels, unbolt the shackles, let the spring swing down, remove rear spring bolt, and remove spring u-bolts to remove sprints. Reverse to reassemble. I'd recommend rebuilding the entire front end while you have it apart.
Jason
| | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4 Member | | Member Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4 | I put my front mono leafs on a few weeks ago. Jason is correct about the fact that it is unbolt then rebolt process. However, I can add one thing. I found that the spring eyes were just a little wide. In particular the spring eye that goes into the fixed spring mount; not the shackle end. So I had to get out the grinding wheel and shave it down just a little.
Jason also make a good point about rebuilding some of the front suspension. I found that my bushings were worn through and that the ball studs on the steering arms were showing significant signs of wear. So I have replaced all bushings on the frame. My monos came with bushings installes, so new ones there also. Then I bought new modern style tie rod ends. I bought a `53 drag link to get away from the ball studs. And then I drilled/pressed out the ball studs from the steering arms.
Definatly a lot of work, but I believe, well worth it.
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#2536 05/24/2004 11:38 AM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 | You may find you need a good set of gas shocks in the front, the momoleaf has a lot less friction than the multileaf springs. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 | Thanks,guys,I just installed the new tie rod assy ,with the one inch dia tie rod also new cab mounts and new complete brake system with duel m/c. I also like the idea on changing to a 53 type drag link . | | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 197 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 197 | I'd been wondering about the '53 drag link. Glad to know it works.
Jason
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