Amazing video, the only thing I would add is while you're that deep into your drums replace the hardware (Springs, retaining clips, etc.). They sell hardware kits for the drums that include all the springs and misc. parts that's about $10 or less per side. Especially if you don't know the last time it was done. Again, amazing video, just the refresher I was looking for before going into my weekend drum brake project!

how long did this take from start to finish?

Where did you buy your springs and shackles ?

One technique I’ve found that works well with bleeding the rear is to apply the vacuum bleeder, let it run and slowly depress the brake pedal a few times. If you have the larger rectangular brake fluid reservoir, You’ll see the smaller side fluid level go down each time. The vacuum bleeder alone didn’t get my pedal feel where I wanted it. Now the brakes are like a new truck.

Is it the same deal for the springs up front or is it different

Good morning Bud Thanks for all the Great info did it first time yesterday Thanks

Excellent video. Thanks much. A couple things in my experience. If you get new shackles or replace the bushings with polyurethane, the fit in the bracket will be super tight; I used a plumbers vise and a sledgehammer to buy me a little room. Also, when I was putting it back together, the center bolt of the springs wasn’t even close to the hole with the axle bracket. Turns out with all the moving up and down, the driveshaft was sliding out!

Please someone help me I have 1998 gmc 1500 5.7L v8 it has the 14 bolt rear end but it has 6 bolt wheel hubs and I just completely ordered the wrong drum set as the backing plate sits so far back and the drum doesn’t meet with it I should have these drums but for 6 bolt I just don’t understand what the hell is going on I can’t fit my drum on

Going into a ‘97 Chevy 3500 ,thanks for sharing. Information was great.

Im not exactly sure if its completely necessary but i habe always heard if get fluid particularly any oily substance or brake fluid to replace the shoes or pads since they will not be the same.

I can't remember the differences between doing this for a k10 - which I have - and a k20 like yours. Guidance would help a lot. Thanks!

Dont believe I've ever used gloves working on a car.edited or mask and very rarely glasses.Of course I'm old and welded and fabricated to 30 yrs so I should be dead by now.Great video well done.

Very useful on my 73 c20 but I do have a question on do not appear to have have a retaining ring and my locking block is rather far in and a magnet can’t reach nor do my picks seam to be able to pull it out any ideas?

Thank you! Doing this today on my 1974 Jeep J10

Do not break the line he under plays it it’s a bitch to install

I need to do this to my 89 R3500 cab and chassis.

Awesome video my friend very well put together I have a C30 1985 Chevy Vanguard motorhome but I'm going to put some new Springs under the old girl thanks again

Very useful! Thanks

What is the axle socket size?

Nicely done, thank you for sharing.

It didn't show the seal

I have a 1975 gmc c25 this is my first time working on a american car. I was going to the landfill today and my brakes were fubar. Your video saved my day thank you so much. Liked and subscribed for sure

I really appreciate this video. I will be replacing my lead springs as soon as they come in. Mine are old and worn on my 76 c10

Hey, just wanted to say really good video, very professional. Keep up the good work!

thanks for the lesson ! I’m doing a 83 chevy P30 van with dually wheels and I sure don’t have the clearance between the leaf spring and the back of the drum that you obviously have, so I’ve found myself undertaking the removal of the leaf springs to accomplish the replacement of a stripped bleeder screw that has had my van down now for months, I’ve now purchased all the parts I required ( I thought ) like shackles, springs and shocks being that my need to bleed my brakes was troubled by a single sstripped out bleeder screw !!! Well like usual, back to the auto parts store and harbor freight for more stuff !!!

Golden how to information (knowledge). A 9 hour journey but my 97 suburban k10 has a set of new leaf springs. Thanks for posting.

How much is it?

Great vid

Great video

I' would Always replace the axle seal while you got it apart. Cheap insurance and prevents extra work later.

Got new leafs, bushing and the metal tube that goes in the bushing. But my old bolt won't go through my new metal tube. Do I just buy a smaller bolt?

Fantastic! '74 K20 Camper Special. Saved my butt!

Really nice video. I've been trying to decide if I want to tackle this project on my 99 K1500. Your video was actually the most informative I've seen at this point. The main thing I liked was that you actually showed how to support the frame properly. The way you did it was what I believe I needed to do, but this is the only video that has actually shown it. I really appreciate you taking the time to upload your video!

Thank you Jay, this is what I needed to see first! Bought stuff I really didn't need because I was in a hurry..

The only recommendation i have would be to put the wheel on and then tq axle that looked pretty sketchy

I notice you only show removal of the passenger side.. Show me your awesome trick for getting the front shackle off while the gas tank is in the way. You can't hammer from the other side the fender is in the way.

What wheels do you have on this truck?

how tight are those bushings in the frame pockets? mine lifted the whole truck without slipping in

What torque for U bolts was on your truck?

Nice tutorial

Exlent explaintion thanks 😊

Hey Jay, just curious what your reason was for replacing your leaf springs?? 🤔

You think you’ll have more Square Body content coming for us sometime Jay??

Thanks J, i have a 1974 chevy 3/4 ton beast, your info is invaluable, 2nd owner all number matching truck, first time ive had to replace anything on the brakes, was a farm truck in idaho, 64000 original miles, now its time to put some love into it Thanks: jeff

That was the best video I have seen, thank you j

Excellent, excellent video man. I really love your step-by-step approach to how you shoot your videos. Please keep up the great work! And thanks for posting this!

What’s size spindle nut socket

This was a very good video. Thank you.

Absolutely the very best video I've found to prepare me to replace 4 leaf springs on my 83 k10 pickup . Thank you so much!

This video is seriously top notch. 👍🏻👍🏻 would this procedure be very similar if working on the semi floating 14 bolt axle? Do you also happen to have a video showing how to do the drum brake replacement on these?