problems after D60 swap, HELP PLZ
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problems after D60 swap, HELP PLZ
Hey everyone,
Background information: 1992 Ford F250 zf5 4x4 long box extended cab 7.3L IDI. 4 inch skyjacker lift kit (4 inch front springs and rear springs, no blocks or add-a-leaf) with a 92 F350 (gas) D60 balljoint front axle swapped.
I've been searching google and other forums and cant really find anyone that is having the same problem as me or a portion of it at least. So, can anyone help me figure this out? My problem is that my front tires stick out further on the passenger side than the drive side by about 1.5 inches. I was told that my factory track bar was pushing it out towards the passenger side, so I fabricated an adjustable track bar and adjusted the tires to be equal distant from the frame on both sides. That solved that problem but now by doing that it has sucked my driver side down 1.25 inches. The truck looks like its squatting on the driver side.
The main question I have is, has anyone else had this problem before after a D60 swap? and if so, how did you solve it? please, any advice would be appreciated. Also, could have I installed something wrong when switching axles? I dont think it was too hard since it was a 92 D60 going into a 92 F250. thanks
Background information: 1992 Ford F250 zf5 4x4 long box extended cab 7.3L IDI. 4 inch skyjacker lift kit (4 inch front springs and rear springs, no blocks or add-a-leaf) with a 92 F350 (gas) D60 balljoint front axle swapped.
I've been searching google and other forums and cant really find anyone that is having the same problem as me or a portion of it at least. So, can anyone help me figure this out? My problem is that my front tires stick out further on the passenger side than the drive side by about 1.5 inches. I was told that my factory track bar was pushing it out towards the passenger side, so I fabricated an adjustable track bar and adjusted the tires to be equal distant from the frame on both sides. That solved that problem but now by doing that it has sucked my driver side down 1.25 inches. The truck looks like its squatting on the driver side.
The main question I have is, has anyone else had this problem before after a D60 swap? and if so, how did you solve it? please, any advice would be appreciated. Also, could have I installed something wrong when switching axles? I dont think it was too hard since it was a 92 D60 going into a 92 F250. thanks
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Do you have the correct drop down Pittman arm? D60 trucks used a different arm than TTB, so if your lift kit was for the D50 maybe it isn't enough? Did the steering linkage come with the D60? Seems you either have the incorrect tie rods or Pittman drop or both.
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Okay, I think I mis-understood, I thought the original problem was alignment related... as in camber or toe in. I am having a hard time picturing the problem, you are saying the whole axle was shifted laterally to the passenger side? How does the truck sit with the linkages disconnected, with just the leafs bolted to the frame? If it sits fine like that then it has to be the wrong cross member drop bracket or track bar related to the lift (I am assuming the lift was originally on the TTB?)
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Thats weird... The track bar should be pulling it IN on the passenger side if you put lift springs on. The dropped springs cause the track bar to rotate down, thus shortening the horizontal distance between the track bar mount and the passenger side spring.
What Ford F834 is talking about is matching the track bar angle and the drag link angle which affects the steering and handling. Ideally both the track bar and drag link should be at the same angle to minimize bump steer (I believe this is correct). That is why it is recommended to add a drop bracket for the track bar and a drop pitman arm when lifting the front end.
How did you mount the factory track bar? I assume you mean factory as it came with the D60 axle and not on your truck.
What Ford F834 is talking about is matching the track bar angle and the drag link angle which affects the steering and handling. Ideally both the track bar and drag link should be at the same angle to minimize bump steer (I believe this is correct). That is why it is recommended to add a drop bracket for the track bar and a drop pitman arm when lifting the front end.
How did you mount the factory track bar? I assume you mean factory as it came with the D60 axle and not on your truck.
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