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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 09:22 AM
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Drivers side leaf spring shifted



Right rear spring. You can see the last spring in the pack has shifted outwards.


Right rear spring looking downward.


Left rear spring, all the springs are lined up with each other.


Left rear spring looking downward.
I just got back from my Myrtle Beach trip towing our fifth wheel 1400 miles round trip. I have to say that my 2018 F350 was an absolute pleasure to drive. My towing experience with this truck compared to my 2008 F350 is a much nicer towing experience.
Yesterday I noticed the right rear leaf spring appears to have shifted and was wondering if anyone has seen this before.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 10:07 AM
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Others will give you a better answer but It may be normal. Both of mine do that. One a little more than the other. I went to the dealer to compare to the trucks on the lot and they appear to be similar. One side of mine sticks out a bit more. I changed my block when I lifted it so that may have affected it. When I go in for first oil change I will have them look at it.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 10:50 AM
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It doesn't look like things have shifted all that much. If it was my truck or a customers truck I would knock it back with a hammer and re torque the Ubolts.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 04:11 PM
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I'll check mine when I get back outside after work. Doesn't look that bad.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 06:12 PM
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It's fairly normal. Your other leaf springs have retainers on them to keep them from doing this. The overload will move some, but the U-bolts will keep it from getting too far out of whack. Smack it back in place with a hammer if it bothers you.
 
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