I have a bit of a problem on my hands with my 2001 f150. I almost never carry any heavy loads in the box but still managed to bend one of my leaf springs (not both) Because of this the rear axle sits at a slight angle, as in twisted towards the front for the truck. To compensate for this, the front tires have to be turned slightly to drive straight and the whole body moves forward sitting at a slight angle, which is annoying, wears the tires, and is probably dangerous. Does anyone know what would have caused this and how I could change things to prevent it happening again? (heavier leaf springs maybe?) It has a 5 inch lift (simple blocks in the rear) Would 7700 series springs work better and would they fit? If not what other options are there?

 

how tall are your blocks in the back? It sounds like you got axle wrap and thats usually due to rear lift blocks. Google axle wrap and you will see what I am talking about. In order to prevent this from happening again look for some deaver leaf springs. They will lift the back of your truck the "right" way. They are really pricey, so your other options could be downsizing the blocks, getting lift shackles, and an add a leaf kit. That should do the trick as long as you dont do an excessive amount of offroading, and it would cost about half as much as the deavers.

 

Its probably your lift blocks. Check local places for building a set of leaf springs. There is a shop by me that will build you leaf springs for any height for $250.

 

Has your truck ever been in an accident that you know of?

 

for a pair? or just one?

 

I vote for axle wrap...5 inch blocks this is a cheap way to lift...leaf springs are the way to go...

 

if it is bent in a slight s-shape then it is definitely axle wrap and there is no question that this problem was caused by the five inch blocks if this is what you have on your truck

 

Agreed. Lose the blocks and get new springs.

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Yeah it seems like axle wrap to me because it is in that s shape. Would I be able to get away with an anti wrap bar and some heavier springs? Its gone 170 000 kms with the lift and only just happened now. The other options are all possibilities, I just havent found a place near me that builds springs yet.

 

For a pair its a steal and they do great work