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Old Mar 1, 2001 | 09:57 PM
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Red face Need serious help with suspension & drivetrain...

Ok, i haven't offroaded in a while and thats why this is so freaky...my 97 F150 4x4 is driving sideways. The rear axle seems to be an inch or two farther to the right than my front suspension. The truck seems to veer to the left if the wheel is straight. I thought it might be just a simple steering wheel adjust, but no avail. It happened all in one day and i'm not sure how...a good tire,brakes,suspension shop in town said my rear may have gotten "tweaked"!? I made a little website thingy with pics to help explain...for those of you who know much about rear suspensions, or could give any advice, please go to:
http://www.geocities.com/rsschoir/mytruckprob.html
Thanks guys, i really need help on this one...
-brandon


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97 F150 4x4 Sport Brt. Red SuperCab
4.6l Triton V8
3.55LS
3" Performance Acc. Body Lift & lift lips
1-1.5" torsion bar adjust. so it sits level
Clear Corner Lenses
315/75R16 Yoko. Geolander MTs
American Racing Atlas 16x10
Pioneer 8000 3D series
Boston Acoustic 5x7s
Sony Xplode 4ch Amp
(2) 8" RF XLC Subs
True Dual Exhaust
--(2) Stage 3 Flows (Exits like the Lightning)
Custom 4x4 Sticker
Viper Alarm
FUTURE MODS:
4.56 gears
Repaint around Headlights where clearcoat is coming off >=(
Possibly a Manik Brush Guard and Roll Bar--we'll see
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Old Mar 1, 2001 | 11:20 PM
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get a 4 wheel alignment. They will align it all up. It is common to see lifted 4x4s driving sideways when they only get 2 wheel alignments.

As long as you did not bend an axle, you are in good shape. Check to make sure the ubolts have not broke or slide on the springs. Also check the factory block to see if it split.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2001 | 11:24 PM
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thanks GT...it is possible the back wheel isn't aligned correct, I recently got a front-end alignment but that is all...do most tire places do 4 wheel alignments?
Also, the Ubolts do not appear broken, but is it possible they are loose- and is it smart to try to tighten them?
-Brandon
 
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