Front leaf springs

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Jt20, Nov 14, 2017.

  1. Jt20

    Jt20 Bobtail Member

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    I'm getting a harsh ride from the front of my w900 that maybe contributing to the rear I'm not sure... Feels like I'm driving my old T800 but after doing a lil measuring I found out my front sits about 4 inches higher than the rear ( at proper ride height,8.5 for the AG380) from frame to level ground, I'm wondering if I take some spacers out will they give better ride... Also does the arrangement of the spacers matter? I've seen a lot of w9s with 1 spacer on top of the leafs... Mine are all underneath the leafs
     

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  3. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    Same amount of spacers I have on mine. I would look elsewhere for the rough ride.
     
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    The frame should be level. 4" is a lot. Check your measurements again on a level floor. If its that much take out all those spacers. Those don't look right in any event. Just be sure to check ground clearance etc and clearance between oil pan to axle. Might need an alignment after too. Steering wheel will definitely be off centre. Good luck
     
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  5. rollin coal

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    never mind I read that posting wrong
     
  6. Tug Toy

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    That doesn't look right! If that's the way Pete dose stuff from the factory I'm really disappointed. One of the biggest no no in the automotive world is stacking lift blocks on a steer axle. My international has a block but only one but it's about 2 1/2 tall.

    Make sure you have enough clearance between the axle and oil pan if you do take the blocks out.
     
  7. Jt20

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    Are yours stacked in the same position
     
  8. Superhauler

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    Yep.
     
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  9. Jt20

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    Now is ur truck level though... Front to rear... Mines is 3 3/4 higher in the front
     
  10. Superhauler

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    No, it sits higher in the front. It will level out some when loaded, but not much. Is your airbags on rear even from the front drive compared to the rear drive?
     
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  11. Jt20

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    No they are not... They sit about 3/4 to an inch lower.. but the catwalk (frame to ground) measures to be about 2 inch lower than the front
     
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