Torque rod axle alignment best way

[SETOYOTA]

I am in the middle of the job of replacing my torque rods . The drivers side lowers went on fine . The passenger side is a different story. I need about half inch of movement I think to get them installed. The old dog bones where almost completely worn out so I’m thinking I just have had some movement on this side.

what is the best way to move the axles so I can get the 2 new dog bones in place?
I’m thinking at this point I may need to take the truck off the jack stands and place back on the tires and use a come along or strap to attempt to move the axles the 1/2 inch.

Or should I block up and support the frame taking the weight off the tandem?

any ideas welcome.

 

[SETOYOTA]

First pic is rear dog bone at the connector between the tandems. Second pic is front dog bone at the same connector between the tandems.

 

[simp5782]

Put it down on the ground .i Use the tires with a crowbar to align then while someone trys to align the insert in the hole. You get more leverage that way.

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[bonedoc]

Use a ratchet strap to pull it together for you.

 

[73m819]

Chain and a long throw chain binder/cheater, with this setup you can move the world.

 

[clinto]

U/rustyjunk's truck had a failed dogbone and it had allowed the axle to get about 3/4" out of alignment. I used a come-along to pull the axle to where I needed it.

 

[SETOYOTA]

Sucsess. Thanks for the help. Used a come-along. They each popped in the hole by themselves while working the come-along