notanymore

well i searched and found nothing, i was proally using the wrong words but o well. well i was looking at my truck today and i noticed that the rear axel is shifted to the right about an inch or so to where the right rear tire sticks out farther than the left one. I was wondering is there an easy way to fix this or should i just live with it. and my rear leaf springs are almost completely flat, would this have anything to do with it?

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

if they were slightly folding to one side, then yes. get new spring packs, or AAL's and it may correct the problem.

thook

Do you find it a challenge to drive a straight path? lol! I think I'd have that fixed. There's only one way to fix it, too. Loosen the u/bolts and shift it back over.

Eventually, I think it would wear on your drivetrain.

Flat springs wouldn't have anything to do with it, though. Unless, you've broken one or they've somehow worn drastically where they mount. (Edit: or, right, they've folded...shifted)

There's an easy way to fix those flat springs, too.
http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm

SteveO

I have busted a centereing pin in my leaf spring pack before. This may have caused your axle to slide on your leaf spring pack, making the tire appear to stick out on one side. The other tire would appear to be inside the wheel well. This will cause your vehicle to run down the road sideways. You should get that fixed.

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

Yep, likely a broken center pin or two and/or loose u-bolts. Something to check out ASP and correct as needed.

dijlop

whats the best way to loosen the bolts and recenter the leafes and such? where should u put a jack?

fork

u should put the jack in the box...

http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...37leafspri.pdf

4Crawler

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See:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...l#Installation

notanymore

thanks for the responses guys. so would i just be able to loosen the u bolts and recenter my axle? how much would a centering pin cost to get a replacement one?

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

Yes, loosen up the u-bolts, inspect and replace the center bolts if needed (slide the axle forward ~6" to allow for removal of the old center bolt). My might be able to find a replacement at a good hardware or auto parts store, or they are available on the web page below:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ml#CenterBolts