Driverside Shackle removal

Is there a trick to removing the driverside shackle bolt without lifting the bed? I can't figure out a way to clear the frame when backing it out

A.I.I.Raciing said:

Is there a trick to removing the driverside shackle bolt without lifting the bed? I can't figure out a way to clear the frame when backing it out

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You are talking about the front one for the leaf spring right?
and if you are I did this and have no problem...
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f65/hocks-2012-raptor-build-14948/index22.html

Just the shackle bolts not the front hanger. There's 2 bolts holding the shackle onto the springs and hanger, theres one on top, one on the bottom. The top one nearest the tire won't clear the frame at bump or droop

A.I.I.Raciing said:

Just the shackle bolts not the front hanger. There's 2 bolts holding the shackle onto the springs and hanger, theres one on top, one on the bottom. The top one nearest the tire won't clear the frame at bump or droop

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Ah I see... I removed the whole spring so I just flipped the spring and shackle down and removed it. I remember thinking dam I am glad I was removing the whole spring cause you cant get the bolt out back there...

disconect the shocks and loosen the shackle frame mount bolt- jack it up and the shackle should fold forward enough to slide the bolt out- it need to flop all the way over and if I remember correctly it just clears with some persuation. keep an eye on the brake lines- u might need to dosconnect the bracket on the frame 10mm bolt.