F100 doesn't sit level
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
F100 doesn't sit level
My 67 F100 doesn't sit level (tilts about an inch lower on driver's side rear). Is this usually due to shot springs? Is it a big job to replace the leaves in the back?
Also, I want a couple more inches lift. I can quickly understand how a lift kit in the rear will work (a couple more leaves) but in the front I have no idea how a lift kit would accomplish it's goal. Longer coil springs, or some kind of block that sits under/over the springs?
Greg
67 F100 CCS 390 FMX
Also, I want a couple more inches lift. I can quickly understand how a lift kit in the rear will work (a couple more leaves) but in the front I have no idea how a lift kit would accomplish it's goal. Longer coil springs, or some kind of block that sits under/over the springs?
Greg
67 F100 CCS 390 FMX
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
From: South Central PA
F100 doesn't sit level
The rear leaf springs aren't so bad to replace. Everything might be a little tight or rusty to get off, but it's not a bad job. You can always cut the u-bolts, they have to be replaced anyway whenever you work with them. I wouldn't go with add-a leafs if the truck is already hanging to one side...liable to be sitting higher, but still hanging when you are done. It's also possible that one side had been replaced sometime in the past 35 years, and one is stronger than the other. I'd replace both of them.
The front coils is the same deal. Replacing the coils with longer ones, or even new stock ones will bring that front end back up! Of course if you go with longer coils make sure you get longer shocks as well...
The front coils is the same deal. Replacing the coils with longer ones, or even new stock ones will bring that front end back up! Of course if you go with longer coils make sure you get longer shocks as well...
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
From: Middleton, WI
F100 doesn't sit level
re: saggin sixty sevens. springs alone may not help.
My 67 had/has same problem, I changed front springs, new 2" lower springs, had rear pack reconditioned, I leaf removed both sides and de-arched to lower. And it still sits slightly lower drivers side.
Truck is being blown apart for full restorod make over, and I'm told that new body/bed mount kits should take care of problem.I'll know in near future. I also had an aux tank on drivers side which may have contributed to uneven weight distribution over years. Trevor-CACWBY in WI
My 67 had/has same problem, I changed front springs, new 2" lower springs, had rear pack reconditioned, I leaf removed both sides and de-arched to lower. And it still sits slightly lower drivers side.
Truck is being blown apart for full restorod make over, and I'm told that new body/bed mount kits should take care of problem.I'll know in near future. I also had an aux tank on drivers side which may have contributed to uneven weight distribution over years. Trevor-CACWBY in WI
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 1,415
Likes: 0
From: Lower 48
F100 doesn't sit level
I solved the worn out rear spring problem on my '72 with F250 springs. If you put longer front coils on you're going to have to find a place that is capable of bending the front I-Beams. This is the only way to get the camber adjusted on these trucks.
Trail Rider
Trail Rider
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 692
Likes: 0
F100 doesn't sit level
>If you put longer front coils on you're going
>to have to find a place that is capable of bending the front
>I-Beams. This is the only way to get the camber adjusted on
>these trucks.
Any decent truck alignment shop should have
the equipment to do that, hell, I've got 3 or 4
in my neighborhood...
Steve & the Rockette
>to have to find a place that is capable of bending the front
>I-Beams. This is the only way to get the camber adjusted on
>these trucks.
Any decent truck alignment shop should have
the equipment to do that, hell, I've got 3 or 4
in my neighborhood...
Steve & the Rockette
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
401477534
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
1
Mar 7, 2012 07:31 AM
