Whats the cause???
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Whats the cause???
Need help figuring out why the front driver's side tire leans in at the top. From the front of the truck, the tire looks like a "\". I have replaced the tie rod ends, I had to replace the hydraulic assist control vlave anyways. But still the tire leans. Not sure what to try next. I need to fix this so I can drive the truck without killing tires. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It is a '74 F250 4x4 Ranger. I have pictures but they are too big to upload here. Let me know if you would like them I can email them.
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I was able to get some pics uploaded:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/m...tire+lean.html
Thank you
I was able to get some pics uploaded:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/m...tire+lean.html
Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: The Shenandoah Valley
Definately ball joints or king pins & bushings, I think your '74 F250 will have the king pins.
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Dana 44 Solid Front Axle: Reverse Spiral and Standard Housing info..*
Dana 60 Solid Front Axle: Reverse Spiral and Standard Housing info..*
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From: Big Sky Country
X2, looks like the king pins and/or trunnion bearings are shot on that side, if so, you'd have some serious death wobble action going on, have you jacked it up and gave the tire a good rocking back and forth to check for slop?
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From: Big Sky Country
First i'd ask yourself if you really want to invest the time/money to rebuild your low pinion, closed knuckle, drum brake axle, OR, pick up a 78/79 high pinion, open knuckle, disc brake axle that's virtually a direct bolt-in.
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It's certainly a job you can tackle yourself if you're mechanically inclined, or if you want to save money on labor costs..... i'd highly recommend you have the factory truck shop manual on hand when/if you decide to tear into it, it's been awhile since i've been through one of these older axles, NAPA may still have access to most of the parts you need, if not, these guys here should have most everything you need.... QUAD 4x4 Home Page
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