guys.
as most of you know, i have a 3 inch dropped front axle in my 57 that has all new king pins, modern style ford tapered tie rod ends and modern style roller bearings in the rotors. i also have power disc brakes.
the truck rides very smooth up to 80mph and does not pull at all to either side while braking at speed.
but, today i noticed something strange. while setting at a red light, stopped, with my foot on the brakes, i let off slightly to roll maybe 1-2 feet, then brake, and while i was looking at the hood i noticed the front of the truck shift to the left, drivers side. it was as if something was loose, or the drivers side caliper was grabbing but not the passengers side. i really have never noticed this before, but maybe it has been doing thing for a while, im not sure.
like i said, while at any speed, say 30, 40, 60mph, when i hit the brakes it does not pull at all to either side. so im sure i dont have a caliper dragging.
when i got it home i jacked it up and grabbed both front wheels at 6 and 12 o"clock, and there is no bearing or king pin play at all. i also checked all U bolts, all bolts on the steering arm and spindles that hold the caliper brackets, everything is nice and tight.
but, it does seem like my leafs still have the factory bushings in the eyes, do you guys think there is a possibility there is play in the bushings maybe causing this ?
i am kind of baffled. it was a little scary at first. i thought something was coming undone, but i now feel safe since i checked every front end bolts and nuts.
thanks in advance for any input.
leonard
