Removing springs from M103/M105 series

[maddawg308]

Has anyone ever removed the springs and spring hangers from the M103/M105 series of trailers? The manual says to remove a pin that goes through the side of the frame into the spring's end, but it looks like the pin is threaded somehow and won't drive through. Is there a trick to this I'm missing? Love to say the manual is clear in its direction, but it's not....

 

[chevycrew]

There is retaining bolts that you have to take out, then the pin will tap out.

 

[maddawg308]

I took those retaining bolts out, but man the pin feels like something else is holding it in. I am gonna have to take a pic tomorrow morning, to show what I am looking at.

 

[chevycrew]

I see what you mean on the front of the springs.

But I dont have any advise, Ill leave it to those who know more...