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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-Brandon Warford
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
Thats about it for now!
Killintime4fun@aol.com
"THROUGH the river and OVER the woods to grandmother's house we go."

"...the road curves to the right and there are a lot of signs that say you cannot turn left...TURN LEFT."

 

You need to get your front end alignment checked. Thats why your truck looks like its driving side ways, to compensate for the front end being out of align. A good alignment shop should be able to help you with the other problems too.

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97 F150 XLT, 4.6, auto trans, 2WD, ext cab, flareside, Leer cap,Teal
MODS:
3" Pro Comp spindles
285/75R-16 BFG's
Replaced chrome Grill, Bumpers & Mirror Backs w/ paintable types
4.30 gears
Red Line oil in trans & rear end
Front Receiver Hitch

 

My buddy had this happen to his shovie Z-71. As it turns out, his rear end had actually moved and was sitting a little sideways. Not enough to see, but only a little will make your steering wheel move almost a quarter turn just to hold the truck straight.

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MY TRUCK:

99 F-150 4x4, 5.4 Triton, 3.55 gears, Amazon Green-Harvest Gold two-tone.

MY MODIFICATIONS:

Lund bug shield

Window vent visors

17" Chrome ORP wheels

Clarion Pro-Audio in-dash CD

Connex 3300HP CB radio, K-40 antenna

Husky floor liners

Custom dual exhaust w/Flowmster muffler and dual 3" chrome tips

Hidden hitch

K&N Filter

SUPERCHIP FLIP CHIP...installed 2/27/01

Extang tonneu cover

Rancho RSX Shocks

 

Well i took the truck in today to have it looked at. 5 mechanics told me the same thing..."the axle is sideways-"tweaked"." They showed me how the drivers side tire in the rear is actually sitting farther forward than the passenger side one. To fix the problem we will have to unweld and reweld the leaf spring brackets straight again. It is most likely a $500-800 fix. I will let you know if this fixes the problem...thanks again guys...
-Brandon