sagging leaf spring

[wes3337684]

The drivers side rear of my yukon is 2 inchs lower than the passange side. I need to replace the driver side leaf spring but to do that do I have to drop the fuel tank to get the front bolt out?

 

[hassoun]

what year is your yukon ?

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the rear axle independently in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
3. Disconnect the Real Time Damping (RTD) sensors (25 series utilities if equipped). Refer to Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Electronic Suspension - Left (15 Series) or Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Electronic Suspension - Left (25 Series) or Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Electronic Suspension - flight (25 Series) in Real Time Damping (RTD) .
4. Remove the trailer hitch if equipped. Refer to Trailer Hitch Replacement in Body and Frame.
5. Remove the fuel tank for left side applications. Refer to in Powertrain Management.
6. Remove the U-bolt nuts.
7. Remove the U-bolts.
8. Remove the spring spacer.
9. Remove the anchor plate.

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it looks like your have to drop the tank man!

 

[wes3337684]

97, and yep droping tank is going to suck

 

[hassoun]

just make sure you have as little gas as possible. dont do like i did when i swapped my fuel pump at almost a full tank haha. was a ***** to get down and quarter tank ended up on the ground.

 

[wes3337684]

Yeah hopefully I won't have to drop it all the way just drop it a little or slide it over enough to get to the bolt. Do you thank I should replace both sides of springs at the same time so it rides level? Also new springs are $260 and the juck yard has them for $50 which is the best bet?

 

[hassoun]

i would go with two new springs man. you need both to level the ride and get the comfort. i would go with brand new! thats me. if you're right on money then i guess used would do it. but it'll be a matter of time before they go bad ?

 

[wes3337684]

Yeah your right but $260 a peice I'll have to look around and see if I can find them anywhere cheaper. Thanks for the help.

 

[hassoun]

i will see if i can get you a better price as well.

 

[97yukon]

if your looking for drop springs my bro has a set he rode on for less than a year...will sell for cheap...very cheap.

 

[wes3337684]

thanks 97yukon but mines a 4x4 so lowering is not a option.