I have been working on my Ford F-350- taking out the 10 inch or so lifted leaf springs and putting it back down to just a little over stock (by maybe 1+1/2 inches)
I have read about guys who make spring changes and dont re-set the track bar length to match the new setup and end
up with one wheel sticking out from under the fender well more than the other. (due to the track bar not being correct length)
Here is what I don't understand about that scenario- I have leaf springs (dana 60) - I don't see how the front end could be
displaced left or right more than about 1/4 inch because it looks like any more than that would bend the spring leaves or break
something...... Do these large sideways displacements happen only in coil spring front ends where the springs can move laterally easier ??????
Reason I ask is that it looks like to me that once I get the new springs on and the U-bolts snugged up
some - the axle's lateral position looks like it cant have a lot of choice where it can be- (with the axle hanging from the springs
and the truck's weight NOT on the springs and axle) All those parts interlock with the pins and holes as they go together-
(found a Std. track bar bracket and std. pittman arm- don't know yet if 1+1/2 of lift from the spring hangers will mess those up until it get it back down and see where everything comes to equilibrium .........
Anyway --- just wondering how people get big off-center situations......
Tim