When looking at the front of my a1 sitting in my driveway I noticed the driver side seemed to be sagging. So the first thing I did was check the air pressure in all four tires and make sure they were the same then made sure there was not a low spot in the driveway. Using a four foot level sitting on the front frame rails I have a measurement of 22-5/8'' on the p/s and 21-3/8'' on the d/s. So I am now trying to figure out the problem (weak spring or springs, bent frame, bad shocks). Is there a way to determine what the problem may be without having to do any disassembly or going to a frame shop?
Pretty sure the TM gives a diagram with frame dimensions to basically determine if yours might be bent or not. I know my M38 TM does anyway because I used it with a plumb-bob.
Good luck! _________________ Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51
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After reading Wes's post regarding "jeep lean" I may try shimming the right rear spring as suggested. My question is how thick of a shim do I need to use to correct a 1'' lean, 1 inch? _________________ 1952 M38a1
It will vary considerably based on what spring rate each of your jeep's 4 spring sets have deteriorated to. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
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