milo ringe Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 We have a 53 b-108 and it leens to the right side ? Would the fix be new leaf springs front and rear and are there new stock out there that can replace them ? Will be getting started on the restoration soon and this was the first thing noticeable as the truck stands on a flat surface . Thanks Milo in GA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmopar Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 It could be a broken shackle not the leaf maybe different size tires on the low side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBF Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 This could be caused by a bunch of different things. Measure from the bottom of the front spring perch to the ground on either side. Is the gap in the front sheet metal above the frame rails the same on both sides? Are both front tires the same height? Are either of the front shocks seized? Are any of the leaves on the right side front or rear broken? Do both front springs have the same number of leaves? Has the left rear spring been replaced recently? Is the frame bent? I had this same problem when I started on my 52 1 ton. Still has about 3/4 inch lean-learned to live with it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I took the lean out of a 40 Plymouth on the drivers side rear by adding a single air shock on that side. Nothing was broken. From the condition of the seat springs and the rear spring I guessed the previous owner must have been a large person that did a lot of solo driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I took the sag out of the left rear of a 40 Plymouth by adding an air shock to that side only. Nothing was broken under the car but it sagged over an inch on that side. I surmised from the sag and the condition of the drivers seat springs that the previous owner must have been a big guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBF Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Maybe mine had a heavy passenger! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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