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  • Zimbos
    Low Range
    • Jul 2013
    • 90

    advise on frame work

    guys it seems that my series 3 frame is not true , the right side of the truck sits lower by an inch, I have measured many areas and it seems to be the frame , is this a hard job for a body shop to pull it any thoughts would be great ,thanks
  • Contractor
    1st Gear
    • Jan 2013
    • 127

    #2
    Have you ruled out a sagging leaf spring, this happens to lots of folks?

    How did you come to the conclusion it's the frame? Post pictures.
    1969 IIA - Tan
    1969 IIA - Blue

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    • Zimbos
      Low Range
      • Jul 2013
      • 90

      #3
      I hope its the spring, I measured the axle to the ground on both sides and its the same , I then measured the back bumper corners to the ground and I am off by an inch any thoughts

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      • Contractor
        1st Gear
        • Jan 2013
        • 127

        #4
        Originally posted by Zimbos
        I hope its the spring, I measured the axle to the ground on both sides and its the same , I then measured the back bumper corners to the ground and I am off by an inch any thoughts
        Yeah, one side of your springs sag some, flip flop them if you are worried about it (may not fix it).......1"???? I'd roll on.
        1969 IIA - Tan
        1969 IIA - Blue

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        • toga Rover
          Low Range
          • Jan 2008
          • 76

          #5
          I had the same issue on my 109. Right rear was low.
          Had the springs re-arched and put teflon sheets between each leaf.
          Leveled the truck.

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          • Zimbos
            Low Range
            • Jul 2013
            • 90

            #6
            thank you , I will look into that or replace that side

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            • SafeAirOne
              Overdrive
              • Apr 2008
              • 3435

              #7
              This is related to that other post you just created regarding something odd about your spring mounts or something--I don't remember. If you post a picture or two of what you're talking about there, you'll get plenty of responses and the remedy to both these related issues will become obvious, I suspect...
              --Mark

              1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

              0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
              (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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              • Zimbos
                Low Range
                • Jul 2013
                • 90

                #8
                thanks mark , after a bunch of reading it seems to be quite common the sagging due to springs getting soft , I think the spring is my problem , in the future I will try post some pics thank you , gareth dallas texas

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