'69 has a lean?
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'69 has a lean?
After washing my truck today, i stood back to admire it and noticed that it seemed higher on the driver side. I measured it - it was 1 1/4 difference. Can i assume its the leaf springs? Its an '69 F250.
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you could also be in for replacing the spring eye rubber bushing to. I've had to do it 2 times now have the poly ones, but they do squeak but last for yrs. If your truck has ever had a camper on it then may be the reason for weak springs. I've had to replace my front springs a short time ago after the ad-a-leaf failed after 20 yrs. Aslo put in f350 rear spring about 15 yrs ago due a weak spring from having a camper on for many yrs. Weak springs seems to have been a common problem. But then look how old these truck our...
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Depending on what kind of shape the body mounts are they can be rusted out or the rubber can be deteriorated causing it to sit lower on one side. Take a look underneath to see how the mounts where the cab bolts to the frame are. While you're under there you can look at the spring mounts and bushings.
