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What's wrong with my suspension setup?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dirtkarter, Mar 12, 2016.

  1. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:44 AM
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    dirtkarter

    dirtkarter [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ok replaced the wore out leaf springs and now with new one the truck is jacked up in rear making the front nose dive bout a inch any ideas what's messed up maybe weak shocks up front or coil over springs????help

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  2. Mar 12, 2016 at 9:47 AM
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    RustyVT

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    Probably just worn out springs. Personally I like the look of a little rake, I'd leave it unless you can clearly tell the front suspension is worn out. My truck is the the other way around, higher in the front and slightly lower in the back, and believe me it looks a lot better when it's sitting like yours.
     
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  3. Mar 12, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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    Imphedup

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    If your coils aren't worn..remove your over load leaf if you haven't already.
     
  4. Mar 12, 2016 at 5:24 PM
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    Warles

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    Just looking at the picture, and it could be the angle it was taken, but is your axle shifted towards the tailgate? Should it be a bit more centered in the wheel well?

    Perhaps the spring is in backwards?
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2016 at 5:31 PM
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    Tdkrum5

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    Good catch Warles, I agree about the backward springs. Does the other side look the same way?
     
  6. Mar 12, 2016 at 5:37 PM
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    There's no way he could have installed them backwards.
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2016 at 7:19 PM
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    The bed is bent up in front of the tire pretty good due to blow out by previous owner I believe that's what yall Are seeing
     
  8. Mar 12, 2016 at 7:20 PM
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    Remember your old, tired leaf springs that you replaced in the rear?

    Your front coils are just as old and just as tired.

    I would replace them first, before changing anything in the rear.
     
  9. Mar 12, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    dirtkarter

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    I gonna do that first think I might try moog front set
     

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