I have some 'axle hop' when I go over bumps and it seems to be mostly from the left rear side. My leaf springs on that side only are out of line, meaning, sort of twisted where the front ends are about two inches toward the drive shaft and the back ends are about two inches toward the wheel. Someone said I could loosen the u-bolts and straighten the leafs out myself. I just need to jack up the truck. Is it as easy as that? Any other suggestions?


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1997 F150 XLT-STX, Reg. Cab,Oxford White, 4.2L, Auto, 3:55, Prestige Alarm System, MPC Wrap Bugshield, Spare tire Shield,
-It's a beautiful Thing!-
Also: 1996 Probe
1998 Mustang
1999 Taurus

 

I have the exact same problem with my truck. If anyone can give us a hand then please let us know. Im also considering a 3" lift so i want to know if i can adress this at the same time.

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'97 Black F-150
4.2L V6
5 speed
4x2
Clear Corners
Pioneer CD player
Eclipse 5x7's with JL subs on the way.
I never realized how much
it would cost me to have
an impressive signature.

 

Yeah, it's pretty much as easy as that. You might want to get some new spring clamps to keep them in place once you straighten them though.

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'98 F150 S/C 5.4 V8 4x2, Aggie maroon, spindle lift, blocks and leafs, Rancho RSX shocks, Airaid filter system, Pro Comp 305/70/16, AR Baja 16x8, Dynomax duals, and some other stuff

 

Mine had the same problem, I just jacked it up loosened the bolts hammered it back in place tightened it up and its been fine ever since.

 

I had the same problem. My dealer just replaced both sets of springs about a month ago and now they look like the bottom ones are sliding out again. I tink I amgoing to get some spring clamps and fix it right this time.