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Ron Blissit · 10-03-2023, 08:56 PM

30 roadster pickup leans to the drivers side what do I need to do

ronn · 10-04-2023, 03:04 AM

find a fat person to sit in the pass side............

actually the springs need to be reset.

brokenspoke · 10-04-2023, 05:12 AM

Loosen both the front and rear the spring u bolts, then stand right running board and attempt to get the car to lean towards the right, then tighten the spring u bolts.

nkaminar · 10-04-2023, 07:11 AM

You can also consider adding some kind of shim under the springs where it mounts to the frame on the left side. If you do as Broken says, tighten the bolts on the right side first.

Brentwood Bob · 10-04-2023, 01:22 PM

I would also inspect the springs for a broken leaf. The spring center point is the center bolt that holds the spring pack together.
Use that bolt to center the springs as a visible reference point.

Gene F · 10-04-2023, 01:39 PM

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Like Bob said, likely a broken leaf. More than likely a front one. I swapped out a leaf once - waste of time. Replace the spring with a new unit.

john charlton · 10-04-2023, 03:01 PM

We have a mix of LHD and RHD cars in England . The LHD cars lean to the left . The RHD cars lean to the right . Many years of driver only causes this . The rear spring is the main culprit . I rotate the rear spring 180 degrees and lean cured . Trying to reduce lean by manipulating the clamp is a band aid . Over many years of driver only can also set the frame down slightly on the drivers side . The right frame rail on my 1930 68B cabriolet was so affected . A 20 ton bottle jack ,chain and railway sleeper cured that .

John in autumnal weather Suffolk County England .

Ron Blissit · 10-04-2023, 09:55 PM

Thanks to all who replied to my question. I think I am going to take the "easy fix" first; if that doesn't produce the desired result, I will remove both front and rear springs, disassemble, clean and lubricate - which I should have done in the first place. Thanks again.
Ron Blissit

Bob Johnson · 10-04-2023, 11:24 PM

If it is the spring due to the weight of the driver then take apart the springs and rotate every other leaf 180 degrees.
Bob

Phil Brown · 10-05-2023, 01:11 AM

On my 31 CCPU it was the rear spring causing the leaning problem. Fixed it with a small piece of 1/8" thick rubber pad placed on the top of the spring above the clamp holding the spring in the cross member.
Not the correct way to fix it for some people but she's been sitting level for 15 years now trouble-free

WHN · 10-05-2023, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene F

Like Bob said, likely a broken leaf. More than likely a front one. I swapped out a leaf once - waste of time. Replace the spring with a new unit.

Agree with waste of time. I would replace both springs. Front one first, if that doesn’t solve problem, than also replace the rear one.

You can’t go wrong with new springs. Think of your TV chair! What would it be like after 90 plus years of your fat ??? setting in it?

Enjoy.

Dick M · 10-05-2023, 01:22 PM

One thing to check first. Check to see if the square headed center bolt on the rear springs is seated into the square opening on the crossmember. If it is not seated in the crossmember, loosen the U bolts holding the springs and rock the car until you hear it seat.

ronn · 10-06-2023, 07:04 AM

Thanks to all who replied to my question. I think I am going to take the "easy fix" first

take a fat person for a long ride?

Phil Brown · 10-06-2023, 11:19 AM

Keep a few sandbags in the passenger side of the bed ?

10-03-2023, 08:56 PM	#1
Ron Blissit Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Norman Posts: 37	leaning 30 pickup 30 roadster pickup leans to the drivers side what do I need to do

10-04-2023, 03:04 AM	#2
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,794	Re: leaning 30 pickup find a fat person to sit in the pass side............ actually the springs need to be reset.

10-04-2023, 05:12 AM	#3
brokenspoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 275	Re: leaning 30 pickup Loosen both the front and rear the spring u bolts, then stand right running board and attempt to get the car to lean towards the right, then tighten the spring u bolts.

10-04-2023, 07:11 AM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,901	Re: leaning 30 pickup You can also consider adding some kind of shim under the springs where it mounts to the frame on the left side. If you do as Broken says, tighten the bolts on the right side first. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-04-2023, 01:22 PM	#5
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,247	Re: leaning 30 pickup I would also inspect the springs for a broken leaf. The spring center point is the center bolt that holds the spring pack together. Use that bolt to center the springs as a visible reference point.

10-04-2023, 01:39 PM	#6
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,975	Re: leaning 30 pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Like Bob said, likely a broken leaf. More than likely a front one. I swapped out a leaf once - waste of time. Replace the spring with a new unit.

10-04-2023, 03:01 PM	#7
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Re: leaning 30 pickup We have a mix of LHD and RHD cars in England . The LHD cars lean to the left . The RHD cars lean to the right . Many years of driver only causes this . The rear spring is the main culprit . I rotate the rear spring 180 degrees and lean cured . Trying to reduce lean by manipulating the clamp is a band aid . Over many years of driver only can also set the frame down slightly on the drivers side . The right frame rail on my 1930 68B cabriolet was so affected . A 20 ton bottle jack ,chain and railway sleeper cured that . John in autumnal weather Suffolk County England .

10-04-2023, 09:55 PM	#8
Ron Blissit Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Norman Posts: 37	Re: leaning 30 pickup Thanks to all who replied to my question. I think I am going to take the "easy fix" first; if that doesn't produce the desired result, I will remove both front and rear springs, disassemble, clean and lubricate - which I should have done in the first place. Thanks again. Ron Blissit

10-04-2023, 11:24 PM	#9
Bob Johnson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 979	Re: leaning 30 pickup If it is the spring due to the weight of the driver then take apart the springs and rotate every other leaf 180 degrees. Bob

10-05-2023, 01:11 AM	#10
Phil Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee Calif. Posts: 510	Re: leaning 30 pickup On my 31 CCPU it was the rear spring causing the leaning problem. Fixed it with a small piece of 1/8" thick rubber pad placed on the top of the spring above the clamp holding the spring in the cross member. Not the correct way to fix it for some people but she's been sitting level for 15 years now trouble-free

10-05-2023, 01:22 PM	#12
Dick M Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 477	Re: leaning 30 pickup One thing to check first. Check to see if the square headed center bolt on the rear springs is seated into the square opening on the crossmember. If it is not seated in the crossmember, loosen the U bolts holding the springs and rock the car until you hear it seat.

10-06-2023, 07:04 AM	#13
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,794	Re: leaning 30 pickup Thanks to all who replied to my question. I think I am going to take the "easy fix" first take a fat person for a long ride?

10-06-2023, 11:19 AM	#14
Phil Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee Calif. Posts: 510	Re: leaning 30 pickup Keep a few sandbags in the passenger side of the bed ?