getting a plow on her

[diymirage]

well, here she is 

(i also had my mechanic install a 4 inch rough country lift to keep the fenders off the tires with the plow on) 

took her for a test run, cleaned up my own driveway, the sherrifs driveway and the church's parking lot (that one took a while) 

now, one thing ive noticed is that when i turn to the left, the truck dips 

im sure it has something to do with the lift, but i dont know what...it might be just one of the quirks of a the double beam suspension?

(i tried uploading some pictures but its a no-go, on both the uploaders)

 

[miesk5]

Yo d,

Great!

Some usual perpetrators by Ford:

Vehicle Leans to One Side

Incorrect tire pressure.

ENSURE specified tire pressure for all tires.

Improper tire/wheel usage.

INSTALL correct tire/wheel combination.

Vehicle overloaded or unevenly loaded.

CORRECT as required.

Loose, worn or damaged front or rear suspension components.

Visually INSPECT suspension systems. REPAIR or REPLACE as required.

Improper spring usage or improperly installed and seated springs.

CORRECT as required.

Incorrect front axle ride height.

Lateral tilt out of specification.

Incorrect rear axle ride height.

Lateral tilt out of specification.

.

Front Bottoming or Riding Low

Incorrect tire pressure.

CORRECT as required.

Improper tire/wheel usage.

INSTALL correct tire/wheel combination.

Vehicle overloaded or unevenly loaded.

CORRECT as required.

Broken or incorrectly installed front springs.

REPAIR or REPLACE as necessary.

Loose or broken shackles.

TIGHTEN or REPLACE as necessary.

Distorted or split front suspension bumper.

CORRECT as required.

Incorrect front springs.

REPLACE front springs.

Sway or Roll

Unequal load distribution (side to side).

Excessive load or body height.

CORRECT as necessary.

Incorrect tire pressure.

ADJUST air pressure in tires.

Loose lug nuts.

TIGHTEN to specifications.

●Worn or loose stabilizer assembly.

TIGHTEN or REPLACE as required.●

Broken or sagging spring.

REPLACE as required.

Incorrect steering gear adjustment.

ADJUST to specifications.

Loose steering gear mounting.

TIGHTEN to specifications.

Excessive front or rear overhang.

CORRECT as necessary.

Broken toe bolts on rear spring.

REPLACE as required.

 

[diymirage]

thanks miesk 

im not sure if any of that would be a possible issue 

90% of what you listed is part of the suspension, and with the lift kit installed, that is all new, or recently inspected 

except maybe the "distorted split front suspension bumper" 

but i know this isnt an aesthetic issue, i can feel it tipping, while i drive it 

i wonder, im pretty sure my mechanic pitched the front sway bar (the rear one was gone when  i bough the truck) because it didnt work with the lift kit 

i wonder if thats the issue? 

 

[miesk5]

Yo,

I can't give you a guess, so ask the installer for an opinion. I would expect a dive in both directions.

Any chance that the plow is the cause; if off balanced?

 

[diymirage]

ill have to run back by the installer after 500 miles just to check torque on all bolts, so i will definitely ask him 

i dont feel it tipping on right hand turns , only on left 

the plow is level, and i dont see how it would be off balance 

ill have to give this one some thought