I have a few questions about installing my new C Channels. About a year ago I cleaned up the frame, cut, pried, beat and cussed the old C Channels supports out. I also removed the rear spring hanger bracket to get the C Channel out and bolted it back in place. At the time I was installing a new suspension and did not have the new C Channels to replace the old ones before putting the truck back together. Fast forward, I have the new supports and need to install them. I have use of a drive on lift that can lift the truck from the frame and hang the rear suspension and axle.
Option 1: Lift the truck up by frame taking all the weight off the tires, remove the Ubolts, drop the axle. Hook a small come-along to the leaf spring and hold the tension while removing the bolts in the spring hanger. (Or should I remove the leaf spring from the shackle and hanger). Install the C Channel with new hardware and put everything back together.
Option 2: Same as option 1 but leaving the Ubolts on, hooking up the come-along the same but only doing one side at a time..
I am looking for the safest method. Also if you have a better suggestion I am all ears as I am new to this.
Option 1: Lift the truck up by frame taking all the weight off the tires, remove the Ubolts, drop the axle. Hook a small come-along to the leaf spring and hold the tension while removing the bolts in the spring hanger. (Or should I remove the leaf spring from the shackle and hanger). Install the C Channel with new hardware and put everything back together.
Option 2: Same as option 1 but leaving the Ubolts on, hooking up the come-along the same but only doing one side at a time..
I am looking for the safest method. Also if you have a better suggestion I am all ears as I am new to this.