1973 Ford F100 351c 4v c6.
Getting uneven tire wear, most obvious on the inside of right front tire. The right side, viewed from the front, appears to tip in at the top, as does the left though not as pronounced. Camber issue? Bushings? This truck came with a 240 6 3spd. Between the age and the weight, I'm thinking I need new coils. If so, what should I look at for replacement? I do not want to jack the vehicle up or end up any higher than level. Rears at the same time? Somewhere down the road I want to build a flatbed for her. Would I be wasting time and money to change those now? How about adding a leaf?
I have been told that I should get coils for a 2" raise to get her to sit level. Is that accurate? What else, at a minimum (money issues) should be replaced/refreshed at the same time? It looks like nothing I can't do in the driveway, but clue me in. Are spring compressors the way to go?
Still got to get to replace that rag joint. How much of a PITA is that?
Regards,
Yardpilot
Getting uneven tire wear, most obvious on the inside of right front tire. The right side, viewed from the front, appears to tip in at the top, as does the left though not as pronounced. Camber issue? Bushings? This truck came with a 240 6 3spd. Between the age and the weight, I'm thinking I need new coils. If so, what should I look at for replacement? I do not want to jack the vehicle up or end up any higher than level. Rears at the same time? Somewhere down the road I want to build a flatbed for her. Would I be wasting time and money to change those now? How about adding a leaf?
I have been told that I should get coils for a 2" raise to get her to sit level. Is that accurate? What else, at a minimum (money issues) should be replaced/refreshed at the same time? It looks like nothing I can't do in the driveway, but clue me in. Are spring compressors the way to go?
Still got to get to replace that rag joint. How much of a PITA is that?
Regards,
Yardpilot
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