Many years ago I broke the main leaf on one side, forward of the axle. I
decided to drive home several hundred exciting miles before replacing the
broken
main leaf.
I used a threaded rod screwed into the threads in the inner end of the pin, a
half inch drive socket that fit over the pin boss and pin, two greased flat
washers, and a good nut on the pulling threads. The socket did
leave a slight mark in the frame.
It was a good thing that I did this at home, as it took many hours with
penetrating oils, a small torch,
and the knock-off hammer to free the pin from the spring bush, let alone the
frame.
Anti-rust lube is a must. I was able to change a failed spring eye bush at
the race track in short order with the same socket trick years later.
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