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I have a 79 F250 4x4 with a 4 inch suspension lift. The bushings where shot in the front springs so i replaced them. After replacing them the truck sits 3 inches higher on the drivers side then the pass side. SO i thought it was the springs cause these are pretty old and had been plowed with at one time. So I bought new 4 inch skyjacker springs and bushings for the front since the rears are fine. I put the new skyjacker springs in today and the same thing happend, higher on the drivers side then the pass side by the same 3 inches. And now I can't put the dirvers side brake caliper on cause the hose isn't long enough. This really has me stumpped good! Anyone have any ideas here? Is my frame bent? How can i check to see if it is?
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Jeff
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 08-Sep-02 AT 06:38 PM (EST)]hi
it seems to me that you could sight down the body lines and tell if the frame was bent. but this sure does sound weird. check all of the body mounts for good bushings there and see if you can find any bent metal. I guess if you frame is bent it really wouldn't matter because your brake lines attach right above the axel. maybe your bushings or some assembly pieces are swiched around.
my only other idea is that you rear part of the spring shackel is upside down. see if you can explain better. sorry if i didn't help.
it seems to me that you could sight down the body lines and tell if the frame was bent. but this sure does sound weird. check all of the body mounts for good bushings there and see if you can find any bent metal. I guess if you frame is bent it really wouldn't matter because your brake lines attach right above the axel. maybe your bushings or some assembly pieces are swiched around.
my only other idea is that you rear part of the spring shackel is upside down. see if you can explain better. sorry if i didn't help.
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I would suggest getting out the tape measure and crawling around under your truck. Compare both sides when parked on a smooth level surface: frame to ground, frame to axle, frame to body, body to ground, axle to ground. You should be able to find a difference that will help to narrow down the problem. Also check that the springs, shackles, blocks and mounts are installed correcty - don't overlook the easy things...
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Well I got my truck out to the driveway today and measured from a few different spots from the frame to the drveway that is paved. The pass side was between 3/4 of and inch to as much as 1 1/4 inches lower then the drivers side. When looking for a distance at the front end you can just slightly see its off level but not real bad. I think the frame is slightly bent with how the body is off a little the distances the frame is different from both sides of the truck. Thanks for the help.
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your rear springs may have something to do with it. but bent frame is a good possibility
1979 F350,4x4,NP435,5:13 gears,Detroit locker in rear with hardened shafts,ABR in the front,L&L Ladder Bars,360 with 428 crank & rods,390 HP heads,Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch,MSD Ignition,39.5x18 Boggers,bucket seats out of a Lightning,& a Southern Body that is perfect.
1997 F350 PowerStroke 4X4,36 Inch Super Swampers, Strait Piped, Chiped, Propane Injected, LUK Clutch
1979 F350,4x4,NP435,5:13 gears,Detroit locker in rear with hardened shafts,ABR in the front,L&L Ladder Bars,360 with 428 crank & rods,390 HP heads,Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch,MSD Ignition,39.5x18 Boggers,bucket seats out of a Lightning,& a Southern Body that is perfect.
1997 F350 PowerStroke 4X4,36 Inch Super Swampers, Strait Piped, Chiped, Propane Injected, LUK Clutch
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From: Central Kali
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Before you get too concerned about a bent frame, I would have a good frame shop look at it. Sometimes, measurements made in the driveway can be not what you think they are.
