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My fourtrak slops from the passenger side to the drivers side. From measuring the gap between wheel and arches there is a 1 & half inch difference between sides.
I've checked tyre pressure and springs were replaced two months ago
any ideas?
My fourtrak slops from the passenger side to the drivers side. From measuring the gap between wheel and arches there is a 1 & half inch difference between sides.
I've checked tyre pressure and springs were replaced two months ago
any ideas?
Is it leaf or coils? if it is
Is it leaf or coils? if it is leaf sprung check the mounting plates, and that the leafs are the same drop.
If it is coils then i suggest you check they are seated correctly, they have a bottom rubber which is shaped to fit into the spring carrier. The spring then sits into this, and it only sits in correctly in one position.
1992 Leaf Springs
Thanks, Its a 1992 K Plate, Leaf springs.
Am i correct in thinking the mounting plates are located underneath the rear seats?
When i bought the jeep (4 days ago) i was told it had recently had 4 new springs, i've not had a proper look yet but the brief look i had i doubt it.
As its leaf springs i'm guessing theres only a few places to look for indifference, otherwise its a new set of springs?
The springs mount to hangers
The springs mount to hangers on the chassis, the mountings are welded directly to the chassis, one end is a pivot while the other is a swinging plate.
Look to see if there are any
Look to see if there are any markings on the front springs. Spring manufacturers SHOULD make 2 different springs for the front of Rocky/Fourtrak vehicles, to take into account the inherant lean they have. If the markings are there, it may have a L and R designation, or maybe D and P. If they have been put in the wrong sides, then the lean is exacerbated. Additionally, if the springs are lifted, the standard front panhard rod makes the situation worse, as it is connected to the chassis on the drivers side. The higher you lift the suspension, the more it pulls the drivers side down. 2 solutions to this problem, an adjustable panhard rod, or removal of the rod completely. Not sure of the legality of the last over there, but I ran my Rocky for about 10 years without a front panhard rod, or front sway bar, with no adverse effects.
I personally put the fact they lean to the drivers side as a combination of battery, offset transfer case, and drivers weight all on that side.
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