Front Axle Movement
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Front Axle Movement
On my '76 F250 I feel a lot of vibration and movement (front to back) in my front axle when I am accelerating or going up a hill. The previous owners did not take care of a lot of things, including the suspension, ect... But I am wondering if this is a sign of very worn out leafsprings or should I look into a ladder bar system?
Thanks for your input.
Copper
1976 F250
460, C6, Automatic, 4WD
Thanks for your input.
Copper
1976 F250
460, C6, Automatic, 4WD
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Lets first narrow down what is actually moving. Is the enitre axle moving? Which part is moving?
This could be a bearing problem, a ball joint problem, and it could also be just a spring bushing, or a shackle bushing.
You will really have to narrow down, and isolate where the slop is.
Keep in mind that all of the fasteners should be tight. Verify that an individual leaf has not broken and caused the u-bolts to lose tension.
These trucks are old, and the spring bushings will require some help. Replacement is not tough, but will require some patience.
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This could be a bearing problem, a ball joint problem, and it could also be just a spring bushing, or a shackle bushing.
You will really have to narrow down, and isolate where the slop is.
Keep in mind that all of the fasteners should be tight. Verify that an individual leaf has not broken and caused the u-bolts to lose tension.
These trucks are old, and the spring bushings will require some help. Replacement is not tough, but will require some patience.
Where are my manners?
Welcome to the FTE site!!!!
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I apologize for my delinquency in replying. Thank you 75F350!
I believe that I do have some bad bushings. Anecdotally, as I was going to work the other morning I noticed that I didn’t experience the normal vibrations when taking off from a stop. Our weather has cooled off greatly and the temp outside was around 40F. I have noticed this repeatedly on cold mornings. So I think that it stiffens up the rubber/urethane.
Now all I need is to find a money tree so I can fix up my truck.
Thanks again bud!
I believe that I do have some bad bushings. Anecdotally, as I was going to work the other morning I noticed that I didn’t experience the normal vibrations when taking off from a stop. Our weather has cooled off greatly and the temp outside was around 40F. I have noticed this repeatedly on cold mornings. So I think that it stiffens up the rubber/urethane.
Now all I need is to find a money tree so I can fix up my truck.
Thanks again bud!
