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| | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 20 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2011 Posts: 20 | Hello,
Is there an easy way to determine if the sagging rear end 49'3100 pickup is the result of bad springs?
Thanks,
Tom | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | First up is a good visual inspection. Look at each leaf to see if it is cracked or broken. This also includes the front springs as it can cause the truck to lean one way or the other.
Do some measuring from chassis to ground just to see where the lot or high point is. Be sure to check the shackles and make sure one of them is not positioned wrong or broken. While checking them look at the bushing. You may be able to tell if one is just totally worn out. Even a really bad shouck could make it appear to be off balance.
.... and remember, these trucks were once farm trucks and one loaded really heavy going over some terrace rows could have twisted the frame.
I'm sure someone who knows more than me will come along but for now maybe I've given you some things to think about. Good luck. | | |
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