Finally, it's time to get back to the backlog of work on my 2002 Chevy Silverado project truck! There's lots to do, but I think if I buckle down and...

Wait a minute. What's this?

The bumper is no longer even with the ground. And there's a big dent in the back of the truck bed. The culprit: My driver's side leaf spring shackle has snapped, leaving the truck stranded in the driveway. Back underneath the truck I go...

Learn more at   / replacingtherearshackleonmyoldtruck...  .

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"Misanthropes (Instrumental)," "Power is Power (Instrumental)," "Broke (Instrumental)," "Null and Void (Instrumental)," "When You Wake Up (Instrumental)," all by the awesome @Fear of Water. Go subscribe if you like his stuff!    / fearofwater  

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Thanks to everyone who posted about this type of project before me! Here is as complete of a list I can come up with right now of the videos I found useful during this monthslong task:

@GeoffreyCroker's "Land Rover Restoration Part 15 Chassis Repairs 3/4 Bushing & Relay Removal" has lots of tips and tricks for removal on an admittedly completely different vehicle:    • Land Rover Restoration Part 15  Chas...  

@appalachiandiy2415's "Leaf Spring Shackle replacement" has some good tips and tricks:    • Leaf Spring Shackle Replacement  

@TheDaninator's "Broken Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Fixed Silverado Sierra Yukon Tahoe Suburban" faced a similar situation with the leaf spring coming up through the truck bed:    • Broken Rear Leaf Spring Shackle  Fix...  

@Gillian's Garage's "Rear leaf spring shackle bolt removal":    • Rear leaf spring shackle bolt removal  

@bleepinjeep's "Removing a Stubborn Shackle Bolt":    • Removing a Stubborn Shackle Bolt  

@fintechrepairshop's "Quick leaf spring & shackle bushing removal without torch or heat":    • Quick leaf spring & shackle bushing r...  

@bridchvtruck568's "2002 1500HD rear shackles & front wheel bearing":    • 2002 1500HD rear shackles & front whe...  

@1018Video's "How To Install Drop Shackles On 9905 GMC/Chevrolet Truck":    • How To Install Drop Shackles On 9905...  

@SouthMainAuto's "Installing Dorman Spring Shackles & Hangers On A Chevy/GMC Truck":    • Installing Dorman Spring Shackles & H...  

@troutjunkie7330's epic shackle adventure starts here:    • Silverado Spring Shackles Replacment ...  

@Offroadfarm1's "DIY SHACKLE FLIP LIFT":    • DIY SHACKLE FLIP LIFT  

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"Uncorking old sherry," "Advantages of wearing muslin dresses!", James Gillray; "The Blue Devils," G. Cruikshank. All via the Library of Congress. More at https://www.loc.gov/collections/.

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**Heads up that I might get a commission from Amazon for any purchases from these links, but I'm sharing them because they're more useful for you than beneficial for me.**

Short barrel air hammer: This was a life saver: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Highflow swivel fitting: Another life saver: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

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