Front End Problems

[firemedicmonkey]

Another in the list of problems with the Black Beater...

The front wheels are leaning in bad at the top...

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I understand this is a common problem... So where do I start to fix this... And how hard of a fix is it?

 

[fx4wannabe]

I would check the ball joint for play first. That is usually the culprit. Could also be pivot bushings.

 

[maddenji]

Jack up each wheel and check the ball joints. It has and upper and a lower.
If these check out OK, you probably have spring sag. You could jack up the frame and let the wheels droop to see how much they have settled.
Jim

 

[firemedicmonkey]

thanks for the input... I will have to try and figure it out... how hard are ball joints todo on these?

 

[maddenji]

I just did mine. Being a northern truck, everything is rusty. The only special tool that you need is a ball joint tool that you can get from Auto-Zone for $100 deposit. When you take it back, they give you your $100 back.
If you can get a Haynes manual, it lays it out pretty well.
Jim

 

[forcefed]

check your balljoints and your hub bearings. If that is all good my next guess would be axle pivot bushings. Good luck

 

[firemedicmonkey]

what kind of lift kit do you have and how much did it cost?