2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Got me a "leaner"

[DonTX]

I am puzzled a bit, have had a truck camper on my truck for some time, it always leaned a little but I thought it was more weight on one side of the camper. I sold the camper, and the lean is still there!

I am puzzled over just what is causing this. It would appear that the passenger side front spring is weak perhaps, but could be something else. Anybody else have such a problem? (Truck has about 218k miles, two wheel drive one ton)

 

[DennyDay]

Suspect the springs have taken a "set" after a leaning load for so long - - Think it may be time for a visit to the spring shop

 

[Grizzly]

I agree with C. D. Day. Springs do get week over a period of time with a constant load on them. You might need to get the rear springs re-arced and the front coil springs replaced. It does happen when you've had a heavy load on the truck for a long period of time.



george

 

[budnate]

agree also, I had a '89 HD F-250 years ago and had a loaded security camper for it... camper leaned hard on the drivers side like 3" when on the truck ... my springs took a set to that, it always sat about 1" low on the left unloaded... keep in mind this was a 8800gvw rig it should not have bothered it one bit but it did, bugged the crap out of me to look at the truck crooked every day.



peace, B.

 

[HHhuntitall]

Be sure to check your A-arm bushings and ball joints. If the A arm bushings are wore, it can allow the arm to settle in towards the frame. You should notice the tire wearing and casting terribly. Otherwise, I'd say it's a spring or bent frame. Coil springs are easily found, and Super Springs makes an awesome replacement for Dodge applications, at a reasonable price, often less than the dealer charges for stock springs. SSC-21, I believe, 3900 lb capacity.

 

[DonTX]

I have been using the truck some last couple of weeks, and it seems to "come and go". Ball joint rubbers rotted off some time ao, I am suspecting sticking ball joints or such. Truck has had an annoying vibration, that has defied a set of Centramatics and all new tires (and balanced). Think I will have a shop that specializes in vibrations and ball joints take a look.

Thanks for all the good suggestions.

 

[JMcCoy]

Definately look at the A arm bushings and ball joints. I would also take a close look at your body mounts. If your A arm bushings are deteriorated, your body mounts are sure to follow. Good luck.