Prior to redoing my front end with the mono leafs, my truck used to do
the same thing. I referred my front end action as darting. I would hit a
minor bump and the truck would quickly try to dart to one side or the
other. I noticed it mostly when I would hit a bump with my right front tire.
The problem was found to be that the main leaf spring-the bushing had
worn in an egg shape opposed to the round that it should be, i'm referring
to the rear mounts of the front springs, this point should be stationary
as should not move. When I hit a bump the entire right front axle would
shift and conform to the oblonged hole and what I would feel would be the
"dart". Not sure if the roll you're referring to is the same thing, but my
truck sure feels much safer after the rebuilt... Wayne
At 02:51 PM 11/8/99 -0700, you wrote:
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>Mine does the same thing. It has the original suspension (as best I can
>tell). It feels a bit like riding on the Oregon Trail in a connestoga
>wagon....
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>I heard (or read....perhaps on this list) that an anti-sway bar could be
>added. Am I dreaming or is it possible (and useful).
>
>
>Jon '53 3100
>jelerath@us.ibm.com
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>"Tom Burt" <tburt@hirose.com> on 11/08/99 10:47:53 AM
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>Please respond to "Tom Burt" <tburt@hirose.com>
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>To: "oletrucks (E-mail)" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>cc:
>Subject: [oletrucks] Front end sway
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>When I hit a bump at an angle (on the freeway or on the street), sometimes
>the front end will sway dangerously side-to-side. The motion is analogous
>to a rolling motion.
>My first impression is that the shocks were bad, but they were new. Then I
>supected damaged leaf springs.
>
>Here are a few questions regarding this problem:
>1. Could broken leaves cause swaying problems? Other than looking for
>obvious fractures w/ a trail of rust particles, how can one tell there are
>damaged leaves?
>2. Bad shackle pins? Is there any way to tell if the pins are worn without
>removal?
>2. Am I missing a stock sway bar or some other type of stabilizer?
>3. The truck has a power steering mod installed. Could the steering
>linkage
>be worn causing this uncontrolled lateral movement?
>I have gone through the front end by replacing tie rod ends and kingpins
>some time ago. The truck steers straight and the steering is quite
>responsive (tight).
>
>Tom B. '57 3200 Stepside
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