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My 53 Cavalier sits a bit low on the rear driver's corner, which I'm pretty sure is caused by that deck of springs. Maybe just a bit soft, maybe a broken leaf, not sure, but time to pull them and see what's going on and get the care nice and level before any body work and a front end alignment happen.

The service manual does not mention the need for removing the fuel tank, but the driver's side shackle seems like it won't come out with the fuel tank in the way, like the shackle should be installed the opposite direction with the nuts to the inside like the passenger's side.

Thoughts? Should I be prepared to drop the fuel tank as well?

Dropping the tank is not hard. Siphon out the gas. Disconnect the line. Disconnect the vent hose. Then just 2 T-bolts. Have a 3/8" wrench handy for the fuel sender nut. That's it. 😉

Yep, removing and cleaning the tank was one of my first projects when I got the car. I thought maybe I was missing something, happens sometimes.

That being said, couldn't you remove the nuts and the outboard plate, and slide the spring/bushing off the bolt?

Oh boy, I would say you are correct! Nothing like a little over-thinking to over-complicate a project! LOL