HELP! Getting my front end level from right to left?

[Hans3T]

Hey all,

A month and change ago I tweaked the front end to get some more lift out of the TC kit (cranked the t-bars). I noticed today my truck is a bit un-level from driver to passenger side in the front. It's about an inch higher on the passenger side than the drivers side.

I've already had an alignment performed...would loosening the driver's side t-bar a hair be okay?--or, what steps should I take to get this corrected.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Pappibri]

Measure the drivers side and if that side is still where you had it, which I hope was not over 23 1/2 then I would just turn the passengers side back up to level it again.. If you dont have the Firestone Lifetime Alignment, you might want to look into getting it... let us know what you end up doing.. Oh yeah, Hans, you know a pic speaks louder than words... A inch should be visually different.. Lets see a pic..:huh:

 

[Bigunit]

Hans, that what I would do and actually did when I cranked my t-bolts way back when...It took me a few days of raising, settling, lowering & settling before I got the 2 sides level.

 

[Gunner_45]

There is a joke in here....but I am gonna leave it the hell alone............

 

[Bigunit]

Gunner, I knew you would catch that one! :giggle: Our minds think a lot alike. i was going to use the word "nuts" for the word "bolts"!

 

[M22KLARS]

You know Mark, you've been awfully timid with the wisecracks lately. I say go for it for old times sake.

 

[Neo]

There is a joke in here....but I am gonna leave it the hell alone............

i was gonna say he should let the old lady drive for a month or two .

just be happy riding shotgun Lil Buddy ... :giggle:

 

[Gunner_45]

Well, considering what a delicate flower Hans is,

I thought it best to refrain from posting anything that might

have the possibly of offending his dainty sensibilities.

Far be it from me to suggest that his suspension is suffering

the same “cause and effect” his driver’s side seat suffered earlier this year.

You know how he is……Just sayin’.

.

 

[Hans3T]

Well, considering what a delicate flower Hans is,

I thought it best to refrain from posting anything that might

have the possibly of offending his dainty sensibilities.

Far be it from me to suggest that his suspension is suffering

the same “cause and effect” his driver’s side seat suffered earlier this year.

You know how he is……Just sayin’.

.

I'm HURT!!

 

[Hans3T]

Hans, that what I would do and actually did when I cranked my t-bolts way back when...It took me a few days of raising, settling, lowering & settling before I got the 2 sides level.

I'll have to play around with it a little this weekend (if I can fit under the truck...GUNNER!) :wink:. I also have a date with some HIDs this Saturday... :shifty:

 

[cbetts]

There is a joke in here....but I am gonna leave it the hell alone............

Yeah, It was recommended that I get a BowFlex to fix mine!

 

[Gunner_45]

I'll have to play around with it a little this weekend (if I can fit under the truck...GUNNER!) :wink:. I also have a date with some HIDs this Saturday... :shifty:

And again.....the potential for multiple jokes abound.

 

[Hans3T]

Its almost like I'm setting you up for success! :wink:

Sent with Tapacrack

 

[Hunner]

Ya know differences in placement and variables in ratio of rear springs or added springs and shackles can also affect the front end.

 

[4speedfunk]

Hans...since you just had an alignment, you might try splitting the difference on the torsion bolts. Try "one-turn in" on one side, and "one-turn out" on the other....then go for a flex, and re-check. Make sure you have a perfectly level slab, and mark the slab where your tires are so you can put the truck back in the same exact spot. You must flex the suspension between checks, and also make sure your tire pressure is even all the way around.

In a related note:
When you have your rear leaf springs out (or loosened), leave the eye-bolts & shackle bolts loose until you get your H3 back on the ground with weight on it. Only then should you tighten them. Tightening the leaf-springs when the vehicle is up in the air will bind the bushings, and it will actually make your truck sit crooked (this can effect the front suspension!). I was really frustrated when I saw my truck listing to starboard after the SOA mod....and I thought that something was welded-on crooked or one of the springs was shot. It was simply the eye-bolts! I loosened em...flexed the suspension...and re-tightened em. Nice & level again. If you have been fiddling with the rear springs...this could be the problem. I mention this because the front sitting crooked can actually be caused by the rear spring bushings being in a bind. If you have done any rear spring work...you should try loosening the leaf-spring eye bolts and shackles before adjusting the torsion bolts. You might find this will solve the leaning (and save you a re-alignment).

P.S. I got something for you coming off the production line.