72U685ST Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 My U685 leans to the driver side if you look at it from the front, its not the cab mounts cause those have been replaced, it looks to be the leaf springs, cause its not just the cab thats leaning its the hood and bumper too which leads me to believe its a spring issue. should i look into replacing the front springs? or possibly beefing up the driver side leafs? also is this a common problem with U's and DM's that have the offset cab Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 OK LET ME JUST SAY, NO FLIPPING U MODEL FLIPPING OVER JOKES, THIS IS A SERIOUS TOPIC GUYS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR MATURITY. I dont know Eric, it might be the leafs. But I think it might have been common. My U model leans somewhat. Heres a link to the picture-http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/gallery/image/9421-found-some-blue-paint/ Heres an old picture, look at my hood and my bumper. Mine is leaning to the left too Eric. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Vinny your giant bold letters scared me when i scrolled down, and yeah i smell what your stepping in but i think mine leans more than yours Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Springs are prob. tired,many old trucks have this problem.The springs get flattened out after so many years of use. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thats what i thought, just wanted a second opinion. theres a spring shop right in town i'll bring the truck there in the next week or so. Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Vinny your giant bold letters scared me when i scrolled down, and yeah i smell what your stepping in but i think mine leans more than yoursOh, sorry buddy. Or maybe its my hood? But I think she leans a little. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hey Eric, check your EMAIL. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 alright Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Our 93 DM690SX leans to the driver's side as well, I was told it's because in it's former life it was a truck for riding alongside the pavement grindings conveyor and that's why it leans so hard but maybe it's just a DM thing, would make sense after almost 20 years with the cab being offset. Ours has 58K rears so the grindings conveyor argument is hard to stomach, esp. since the lean is WAY more pronounce in the cab not the rear frame rails. And yes we replaced our cab mounts a year and a half ago with no change. And they DEF needed to be replaced! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Makes sense, and te previous owner told me he bobtailed the truck thru some pretty rough country and it took a beating so bad he had to replace te entire cab so that might be part of the reason. Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Fat chick counterweight needed Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 As the cab itself is heavier to the drivers side, just because of design.This over time, even with normal driving , would weaken the left springs slightly day by day.THATS WHY VINNIE NEEDS TO FIND A BIGGUN Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) THATS WHY VINNIE NEEDS TO FIND A BIGGUNLOL More cushion for the pushin It's a U model / DM thing!!! Most wouldn't understand Edited June 13, 2012 by burnstransport Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 My U model leans somewhat.OMG! Like wow! He like, admits it finally. LOL! OMG!Vinny - you are right, it is fun to type like a girl! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 well all i got is a little skinng girl to ride shotgun so i guess i just gotta findmore of em. they can all hang out on my porch of a passenger fuel tank Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 OMG! Like wow! He like, admits it finally. LOL! OMG!Vinny - you are right, it is fun to type like a girl!You boys are crossing the lines......and I never said it was fun typing like a girl.........But heres why she might be leaning. Maybe someone replaced the passenger side springs so they are more stiff than the other side. Im smart. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 You raise a valid theory vinny but i like my solution better lol. Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 You raise a valid theory vinny but i like my solution better lol.Sure ya do Eric!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Hahahah Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Tee hee. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 ^That was kinda girly^ Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 oh man now im on the 2nd page my little arrows have no purpose now 1 Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Oh hell 1 Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I laughed again. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25627-u-model-front-springs/#findComment-123702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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