Tire lean 95 F150.
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Tire lean 95 F150.
Okay, so I got a 1995 F150 2wd XLT.
Well I got it in my head I had struts, which I guess I dont, But it just started making a loud " Clunk " Noise every time i go over a bump when the front end bounces about 2 weeks ago.
And my front left Tire leans in at the top. It always leans in, not just when I reverse. I dont know if I got a split axle or not, but Im thinking it's springs, ball join, or a bushing.
Any suggestions.?
Well I got it in my head I had struts, which I guess I dont, But it just started making a loud " Clunk " Noise every time i go over a bump when the front end bounces about 2 weeks ago.
And my front left Tire leans in at the top. It always leans in, not just when I reverse. I dont know if I got a split axle or not, but Im thinking it's springs, ball join, or a bushing.
Any suggestions.?
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I've been driving my '96 XLT standard cab with twin I-beam front suspension for the past 15 months. Last month I replaced the front tires and discovered the upper and lower ball joints were shot. I replaced the upper and lower ball joints, repacked the like new wheel bearings, and inspected the tie rod ends last week.You can rule those out. The clunk I'm hearing only when backing out of my driveway may be due to worn radius rod bushings, or worn sway bar bushings. Though my RR bushings look new, I'm rechecking these and the sway bar bushings today. 1997 was the 1st year Ford F-series went to A-arms.
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Okay, so I got a 1995 F150 2wd XLT.
Well I got it in my head I had struts, which I guess I dont, But it just started making a loud " Clunk " Noise every time i go over a bump when the front end bounces about 2 weeks ago.
And my front left Tire leans in at the top. It always leans in, not just when I reverse. I dont know if I got a split axle or not, but Im thinking it's springs, ball join, or a bushing.
Any suggestions.?
Well I got it in my head I had struts, which I guess I dont, But it just started making a loud " Clunk " Noise every time i go over a bump when the front end bounces about 2 weeks ago.
And my front left Tire leans in at the top. It always leans in, not just when I reverse. I dont know if I got a split axle or not, but Im thinking it's springs, ball join, or a bushing.
Any suggestions.?
If your ball joints are OK, see if there is an eccentric nut with a clamp bolt holding the upper ball joint pin. Note the position of this eccentric nut. To adjust, loosen the clamping bolt and using a 1 1/2" wrench, turn the eccentric nut until the fat side is facing in toward the I-beam. Reinstall the tire and tighten the lug nuts. Lower the tire to the ground and remove the jack. The left tire will now be leaning out at the top or not leaning at all. Desired camber should be 0 to 1/4 degree positive and toe-in should be 0 to 1/32"
Last edited by DIY; 05-07-2013 at 12:42 PM.