New dude with questions...
06-02-2015, 02:17 PM
#31
Beach Bum
I spy with my eye
Here are my observations.
Post 1, Picture 3
The tie-rod and differential cover is coated in grime. It is odd to accumulate on the tie-rod since it is so far forward. Where is it coming from?
Picture 4
The track bar is making contact with axle bracket.
Pic 5
Rear diff could use fresh gear oil and new gasket.
Post 2, Pic 1
There is an AAL, add-a-leaf, in the leaf springs, it extends too far forward.
Pic 2
Same AAL, at rear it terminates with another leaf. These two leafs together are causing the main leaf to flatten and reverse its curve, this will break it. Can bee seen how the main leaf is not following the rest of pack.
Exhaust is cut short. This could cause carbon monoxide issues inside of cab.
Pic 3
Lower control arms are too short, this can be seen at the coil springs, how the bumpstop tower is not centered inside springs.
Sway bar bolt is cutting into frame-rail. Remove bolt and turn it around (will have to remove both sway links at axle to allow sway bar to pivot down far enough).
Post 18 Pic 2
Shackles are unnecessarily long, especially for the metal thickness, they can fold over.
Post 1, Picture 3
The tie-rod and differential cover is coated in grime. It is odd to accumulate on the tie-rod since it is so far forward. Where is it coming from?
Picture 4
The track bar is making contact with axle bracket.
Pic 5
Rear diff could use fresh gear oil and new gasket.
Post 2, Pic 1
There is an AAL, add-a-leaf, in the leaf springs, it extends too far forward.
Pic 2
Same AAL, at rear it terminates with another leaf. These two leafs together are causing the main leaf to flatten and reverse its curve, this will break it. Can bee seen how the main leaf is not following the rest of pack.
Exhaust is cut short. This could cause carbon monoxide issues inside of cab.
Pic 3
Lower control arms are too short, this can be seen at the coil springs, how the bumpstop tower is not centered inside springs.
Sway bar bolt is cutting into frame-rail. Remove bolt and turn it around (will have to remove both sway links at axle to allow sway bar to pivot down far enough).
Post 18 Pic 2
Shackles are unnecessarily long, especially for the metal thickness, they can fold over.
06-02-2015, 04:46 PM
#32
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^^^That's the real answer you want! Welcome to the forum!
Thanks, Steve! As a "newer" guy myself, I like that you pointed out the details.
Thanks, Steve! As a "newer" guy myself, I like that you pointed out the details.
06-02-2015, 05:09 PM
#33
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Out of balanced tires, bad ball joints, track bar, tie rods, or control arm bushings. Those are usually everything. I would start with rotating your tires and see if one is problematic. If not, then move on to the next step. Also, take it to an alignment shop and have them do an alignment and inspection. That can help as well
Meaning the Tire Problem could be in the rear but It will "Feel" like it is in the Front. Sounds like a possible separation starting on one of your Tires.
06-03-2015, 03:12 PM
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Here are my observations.
Post 1, Picture 3
The tie-rod and differential cover is coated in grime. It is odd to accumulate on the tie-rod since it is so far forward. Where is it coming from?
Picture 4
The track bar is making contact with axle bracket.
Pic 5
Rear diff could use fresh gear oil and new gasket.
Post 2, Pic 1
There is an AAL, add-a-leaf, in the leaf springs, it extends too far forward.
Pic 2
Same AAL, at rear it terminates with another leaf. These two leafs together are causing the main leaf to flatten and reverse its curve, this will break it. Can bee seen how the main leaf is not following the rest of pack.
Exhaust is cut short. This could cause carbon monoxide issues inside of cab.
Pic 3
Lower control arms are too short, this can be seen at the coil springs, how the bumpstop tower is not centered inside springs.
Sway bar bolt is cutting into frame-rail. Remove bolt and turn it around (will have to remove both sway links at axle to allow sway bar to pivot down far enough).
Post 18 Pic 2
Shackles are unnecessarily long, especially for the metal thickness, they can fold over.
Post 1, Picture 3
The tie-rod and differential cover is coated in grime. It is odd to accumulate on the tie-rod since it is so far forward. Where is it coming from?
Picture 4
The track bar is making contact with axle bracket.
Pic 5
Rear diff could use fresh gear oil and new gasket.
Post 2, Pic 1
There is an AAL, add-a-leaf, in the leaf springs, it extends too far forward.
Pic 2
Same AAL, at rear it terminates with another leaf. These two leafs together are causing the main leaf to flatten and reverse its curve, this will break it. Can bee seen how the main leaf is not following the rest of pack.
Exhaust is cut short. This could cause carbon monoxide issues inside of cab.
Pic 3
Lower control arms are too short, this can be seen at the coil springs, how the bumpstop tower is not centered inside springs.
Sway bar bolt is cutting into frame-rail. Remove bolt and turn it around (will have to remove both sway links at axle to allow sway bar to pivot down far enough).
Post 18 Pic 2
Shackles are unnecessarily long, especially for the metal thickness, they can fold over.
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