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I just got my Alcans today, and the one thing I noticed is that they don't come with a new bolt for the front of the leafs. What's the chance that the old bolt will be re-useable, or should I go pick one up before I get started installing them? Would I need to go to the stealer for this or not? Thanks.

 

[4TACXOMA4]

I did one side of mine last night and the front bolt was the easiest part. I did have trouble with the rear shackle being fozen inside of the bushing sleave and was a major chore to get it out. Enough so I am thinking of ordering shackles for the rear before doing the other side.

Mine is a 96 also so I would think you may run into the same trouble. The steel sleeve the bolt goes threw was entirely coroded and had no intention of coming lose. I tryed pressing it lose first only to push the bushing out of the spring. I ended up taking a cutting wheel and cutting a slit the length of the sleeve after burning it out of the bushing and it still wanted to stay.

The problem you described was at the shackle end right? I have new shackles to go on anyway, so I am not worried about that end. I have just heard people talking about the front bolt being froze, but I guess I will give it a shot. Thanks.