Front end drop, finally figured out the problem

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by BRD TRANSPORT, Oct 20, 2024.

  1. BRD TRANSPORT

    BRD TRANSPORT Light Load Member

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    My 2003 pete. 379 had a level look all around.
    Took it into peterbilt in Springville Utah.(Cory)
    To figure why it felt like somthing was twisting around the trans.area when taking off loaded.
    Anyhow, They replaced the springs with one block backwards and when I PU truck it pulled to the left somthing awefull.
    Well I wanted an alignment anyway.
    When I got to allinment ( JACKS TIRE AND OIL awesome place. ) they found the left block backwards, a shock asorber bolt only half way..
    TURNED OUT TO BE ENGINE MOUNT.
    Now my level low truck is 3 to 4 inches higher.
    In that, could it be a stronger spring or extra shims in mounting blocks.
    That's all.
     
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  3. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Sounds like it’s fixed now. Sitting higher with new springs. Same size shims? Sitting level? That’s good. Many brand new Peterbilts have up to 1/2” higher shim on one side. Years of torque and heavy haul can twist a frame over time. Sounds like yours is all good now. First shop owes you some money back.
     
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