Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Late V8 (1954+)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-17-2017, 07:47 AM   #1
flathead 53
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: central nj
Posts: 717
Default f-100 leaning to right

My 53 f-100 was leaning approx 3/4 inch on driver side, installed brand new front springs ,still have a 3/4 lower on driver side . any ideas on this? thanks
flathead 53 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-17-2017, 07:57 AM   #2
scrapiron
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Independence, VA
Posts: 423
Default Re: f-100 leaning to right

Bent/twisted frame,,,? Rear spring,,?

Last edited by scrapiron; 12-17-2017 at 07:59 AM. Reason: add
scrapiron is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 12-18-2017, 08:03 PM   #3
KULTULZ
Senior Member
 
KULTULZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY
Posts: 6,413
Post Re: f-100 leaning to right

Quote:
Originally Posted by flathead 53 View Post

My 53 f-100 was leaning approx 3/4 inch on driver side, installed brand new front springs ,still have a 3/4 lower on driver side . any ideas on this?

thanks
Usually, springs are replaced in pairs (R & L).

Also, if you look at a spring chart, the LF usually has a higher rating than the RF (to compensate for driver weight). If the RF was an original spring and the replacement LF was a repro without the correct rating, the vehicle can have incorrect trim height (considering frame straightness).
__________________
*****

- DISCLAIMER -

The above posted information is in my opinion only (IMO) and may contain copy and paste material(s).

In addition, any above tech information is supplied in good faith. No responsibility implied or otherwise can be accepted for the way others use or interpret provided data.

Your experience(s), opinion(s) and mileage may vary.

DIAGNOSED CDO - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)
KULTULZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2017, 05:27 AM   #4
flathead 53
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: central nj
Posts: 717
Default Re: f-100 leaning to right

I agree, I did replace both spring packs ,they both have the same rating ,also the 53/54/55 f-100 trucks have the fuel tank mounted on the drivers side on the frame this would add to the problem , Thinking about taking the drivers side spring pack to a spring shop and having another leaf added of a higher rated main leaf.
flathead 53 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2017, 09:07 AM   #5
KULTULZ
Senior Member
 
KULTULZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY
Posts: 6,413
Thumbs up Re: f-100 leaning to right

Quote:
Originally Posted by flathead 53 View Post

I agree, I did replace both spring packs ,they both have the same rating ,also the 53/54/55 f-100 trucks have the fuel tank mounted on the drivers side on the frame this would add to the problem , Thinking about taking the drivers side spring pack to a spring shop and having another leaf added of a higher rated main leaf.
There you go.

If you have a level concrete surface such as garage floor, measure trim height(s) at four corners of frame to floor. This will give you an idea of what the true trim height is (with present springs) (truck and car had different spring ratings according to how equipped or what weight capacity rating the truck was built with).

The Service Manual should give directions and specs. Or you could just shim the leaning side to arrive @ proper height if just a driver.

Check pins and eye bushings.

Let us know...
__________________
*****

- DISCLAIMER -

The above posted information is in my opinion only (IMO) and may contain copy and paste material(s).

In addition, any above tech information is supplied in good faith. No responsibility implied or otherwise can be accepted for the way others use or interpret provided data.

Your experience(s), opinion(s) and mileage may vary.

DIAGNOSED CDO - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)
KULTULZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2017, 10:43 AM   #6
Ole Don
Senior Member
 
Ole Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: St. Michael, Minnesota
Posts: 1,713
Default Re: f-100 leaning to right

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
The spring may not need another leaf. Have the spring shop reshape the main and second leaf 3/4 inch higher.
Ole Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2017, 11:46 AM   #7
joe plumber
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 820
Default Re: f-100 leaning to right

Check out the rear cab mounts.My 55 was leaning ,I replaced the rear cab mounts and it straightened out.
joe plumber is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2017, 12:12 PM   #8
flathead 53
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: central nj
Posts: 717
Default Re: f-100 leaning to right

Thanks , all good advice
flathead 53 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2017, 03:16 PM   #9
KULTULZ
Senior Member
 
KULTULZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY
Posts: 6,413
Thumbs up Re: f-100 leaning to right

Quote:
Originally Posted by joe plumber View Post

Check out the rear cab mounts.My 55 was leaning ,I replaced the rear cab mounts and it straightened out.
Good Point!
__________________
*****

- DISCLAIMER -

The above posted information is in my opinion only (IMO) and may contain copy and paste material(s).

In addition, any above tech information is supplied in good faith. No responsibility implied or otherwise can be accepted for the way others use or interpret provided data.

Your experience(s), opinion(s) and mileage may vary.

DIAGNOSED CDO - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)
KULTULZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-19-2017, 04:07 PM   #10
flathead 53
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: central nj
Posts: 717
Default Re: f-100 leaning to right

cab mounts are ok it is definitely something with the spring.you can see the spring some what compressed on driver side by just looking at it
flathead 53 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:36 AM.