What your thoughts?

[playnsnookie]

It seems that the left rear of my scrambler is sagging. Is this a issue with the leaf springs? The lift was on the jeep prior to me buying it. Im running 36's, so i think it must be a 4-6 inch lift. Don't know if that plays into the diagnosis. Thanks in advanced!

 

[playnsnookie]

 

[Hedgehog]

When I was a land surveyor crew member it was often said that , "Your eye is a terrible survey instrument." Likewise a picture is a terrible way to see a body alignment problem. You need to find a flat level area and do some actual measuring from the ground.

 

[caveman]

Check your body mounts and make sure there all there and in good shape before you start tearing your suspension apart.

 

[Torxhead]

I think that is called the "Jeep lean" or something like that, it is quite common. I once tried swapping springs to correct it with no help. I got a little help once from altering the lengths of the body lift, I must have had too much time. I have since changed springs and now have the same length of body lift pucks. It now leans to the oppisite side.

 

[Posi]

Most all Jeep lean is on the driver side, very few are passenger side. I would assume if you had a passenger of the same weight enter the Jeep every time the driver did chances are there wouldn't be a Jeep lean at all. I suspect the right hand drive Jeeps would lean to the passenger side as well.

 

[Petescj]

Cleary it is broken and unrepairable. I'll trade you a 81 CJ7 that doesnt have this lean cause I fear for your safety.

Sweet Scrambler:

 

[ksouthw80]

Maybe torque plays a roll in the left rear lean? Just like a drag car lifts the right front tire first everytime. Just a thought.

 

[hdgapeach]

If it actually is suspension related, keep in mind that the right front suspension components can have issues that could affect the left rear. My rear lean was caused by front shackle bolts that were too tight. With proper torque and a little grease, most of the lean went away along with the annoying squeak. My remaining lean is probably due to mashed body mounts.

 

[billyballer]

This phenomenon has me puzzled too. I have about an Inch sag to the driver's side. Tried swapping springs side to side, but the result is the same. Then I thought body mounts so I took my measurements from the bumpers and frame rails and still the same (roughly). So now I'm thinking bent frame possibly?

 

[playnsnookie]

I checked the body mounts and they are completely squished. I guess that where I should start. The next question is….. Polyurethane or stock rubber bushings??

 

[mtnwhlr]

Polyurethane will hold up better over time, thats what I would use but rubber gives you a little more cushion.

 

[billyballer]

Daystar makes a good urethane replacement kit for about $40-50. I just ordered one and can report back in about a week.