Front end sagging like an old women!

[paintedreams]

Has anyone fixed the sagging front end on the D50. I was thinking of getting some leaf springs and add one to each side has anyone tried this or have any other sugestions.

 

[Compu Doc]

Well since your front end is sagging like an old woman, why not try a pushup bra?

 

[seanpistol]

2" tuff country front leafs made my truck perfectly level.

 

[highest_vision]

Probably need axle pivot bushings, there are two bolts, one at the end of each axle beam, that go through a bracket and have a nut on the backside. One you can see from the front, one from the back. There is or should be a bushing there. It is probably worn out. These make a big difference in alignment and front end placement.
James

 

[paintedreams]

My leaf springs are arched the wrong way. Where did you get those leafs from?

 

[highest_vision]

Our trucks came with 'negative arch' springs up front. They aren't arched the wrong way, but they do weaken over time. Best if you check your front end completely though before you stiffen it up with add a leafs.
James

 

[zigg]

Best solution is the airbags. You install them on top of the springs, and just air them up for your favourite ride/height adjustment.

There's a couple companies that offer them. I've got a set of "ride-rites" by firestone sitting in my shop, that I might consider selling...


Zigg

 

[paintedreams]

how much for the airbags?

 

[shorthair]

i put a set of ride-rite air bags on mine. adjustable & less $ and time to install.

 

[zigg]

how much for the airbags?

I think I paid about $300 locally for them(Canadian bucks)

I'd probably like to get $200 or so.

They're in pristine shape...

Look like ..this..


Zigg

 

[smokin_stroker00]

I added a leaf from another set of front spring helped mine out a lot

 

[paintedreams]

What did you take the leaf springs from?

 

[TLBREWER]

I've done both. I've got one truck with airbags almost exactly like the ones Zigg shows and another truck with the Tuff Country add-a-leafs. I haven't decided which I like better yet (add-a-leafs are only 4 weeks old). I think if your truck is completely stock and you just want to raise the front, add-a-leafs are the easiest and most cost effective. If you have a heavy aftermarket bumper or snow plow, then bags are the way to go. I don't notice much difference ride wise. Remember if you are going to the trouble of getting the sag out, then new shocks are in order also. Kinda like the "lift and separate" bra deal.

Tom

 

[seanpistol]

bags would suck with a twin I beam front axle. if they weren't exactly the same, alignment would suffer. with a D60, if they were off a tad it would just look like the truck was going down the road crooked.

 

[TLBREWER]

The pressure line to the bags is Tee'd so they pressure balance automatically.

Tom