Is this an issue with my frame?
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Is this an issue with my frame?
I have been considering lowering the front of my truck using Posie Dualflex springs and as I was looking at it again today trying to figure out what clearance issues I might run into I noticed that on the drivers side my leaf spring was only about 1-1/2 inches from the bump stop but on the passenger side it was closer to 2-1/4 inches. Also when measuring from floor to front fender at the center of the wheel there is a 3/4 inch difference side to side.
Is this normal due to weight difference from side to side or is this a sign that my frame is sprung or bent? The truck drives fine down the road but the difference I am seeing concerns me. As a relative newbie to these trucks and this type of project I was hoping for some advice from more knowledgeable folks on these forums as to how big of concern this is etc.
Passenger side
Drivers side
Is this normal due to weight difference from side to side or is this a sign that my frame is sprung or bent? The truck drives fine down the road but the difference I am seeing concerns me. As a relative newbie to these trucks and this type of project I was hoping for some advice from more knowledgeable folks on these forums as to how big of concern this is etc.
Passenger side
Drivers side
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This is on your 55, right? Looks normal to me. I had the same question when I first got into these trucks. The springs aren't very arched on the mid-50's and the square taper on the one leaf is correct. Not saying they aren't beyond new but the only way to really know is to disassemble the spring pack and check for cracks, etc. If you are replace with posies you can't use the stock bumper anyway (if memory serves correct). Check with Mid50 and they can confirm that. I always think the driver side is "sprung" more is because it tends to carry more weight over it's life versus the passenger side.
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This is on your 55, right? Looks normal to me. I had the same question when I first got into these trucks. The springs aren't very arched on the mid-50's and the square taper on the one leaf is correct. Not saying they aren't beyond new but the only way to really know is to disassemble the spring pack and check for cracks, etc. If you are replace with posies you can't use the stock bumper anyway (if memory serves correct). Check with Mid50 and they can confirm that. I always think the driver side is "sprung" more is because it tends to carry more weight over it's life versus the passenger side.
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Posie's dualflex on the front is a good choice. They work well on my '50 F2 and several others on here have used them also. Posie's make their own springs in a separate shop near Hummelstown, PA. The spring design employs modern metal design & heat treating techniques.
Whatever you do I would make sure that you remove the extra rubber snubber. That may be why your spring is sagging on one side.
Whatever you do I would make sure that you remove the extra rubber snubber. That may be why your spring is sagging on one side.
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I could see that on the rear which is probably why Posies doesn't make them for the rear. You have to go with SuperSliders. You are correct in some applications like the '67-69 Camaros which used that spring design in the rear. Big, powerful engines transferring torque to the rear did not help. But IMHO they should not be a problem using them in the front . . . unless it is a 4x4 MH . . .
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