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Old 08-11-2012, 12:09 AM   #3 (permalink)
IsaacCarlson
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wood hauler - '91 Ford F-250
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90 day: 26.69 mpg (US)

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The camber is what is wearing the tires. It is excessive when empty and VERY bad when loaded. I can easily get my upright fist between the tire and fender on the left side when loaded, but I am lucky to get my flat hand in on the right side.

The bushings and ball joints are good and the steering is all new. It is the springs. I didn't think so at first but I lifted the front end up to see and the tires then sat straight. The new springs should bring everything right back into alignment and then I can get new tires before the snow flies.

I might have to redo the angles on my plow arms to get it to sit right after the "lift". The springs do not have any lift built in, but they will sit higher for sure. Seeing how far off the front is, and since the truck sits level now, I wonder how much the rear springs have flattened.

The tracking says the parts should be here on Tuesday. I will update on Wednesday.
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1991 F-250:
4.9L, Mazda 5 speed, 4.10 10.25" rear
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