Front Coil Spring Clearance Problem

[JohnIL]

You make a good point about alignment adjustments. I measured from a fixed point to each of the drainage holes in the bottom of each spring pocket. Assuming the holes are stamped the same on both control arms, they measure the same. I will take more careful measurements tonight.

It's almost like the spring sits differently in the pocket on the right side than it does on the left side. I know that's partially true, because both springs are wound the same direction and both lower spring pockets both "index" toward the center of the truck. The lower tails of both springs are on the inside (center side) of the spring pocket. That puts the upper tails on opposite sides from each other. The upper tail on one side faces the front of the vehicle. The upper tail on the other side faces the rear of the vehicle. But, if this were the problem, then every one of our trucks would have the same problem.

Originally Posted by Richard

The difference at the ball joints may be able to be compensated for with an alignment. Next I would measure to a point on the spring pockets in lower arms.