need to replace 2 broken rear springs how do i remove from frt brackets

1992 DODGE DAKOTA
13,000 MILES
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WRENCHFINGERS
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can access nut but bracket wraps around spring i need to pull bolt out but have no access part of bracket is bented to hold end
Nov 1, 2011 at 9:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you removing the spring or the bracket?
Nov 1, 2011 at 9:07 AM
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WRENCHFINGERS
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brackets are riveted to frame need to r/r springs
Nov 1, 2011 at 9:10 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Okay... There is a bolt that retains the spring assembly to the bracket. Remove that for the spring only. I usually grind off the rivits to remove it all and replace it with case hardened bolts.
Nov 1, 2011 at 9:35 AM
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