My Pinz is listing to starboard...

[hrafn]

My 710K is listing to starboard (passenger side) by about 3 cm. Is it time
for new front springs or should I be looking at something else first?

[Jim LaGuardia]

Usually it's the other way around due to a wider seat area for the driver Yes the spring is worn, always replace in sets to avoid pulling while braking or overdipping in turns
Springs are pricey, but I love the ride since I replaced my fronts a little over a year ago

[Twin Pinzies]

Did you check your spring cups? It's not obvious when they break because they merely allow the spring to become less tensioned and therefore allow the body to "sag/list" to the side with the broken spring cup. I drove mine around for days before I looked at the rear springs and noticed that one was LONGER than the other!

[pinzinator]

Jim, do you recommend OEM springs when replacing those in front or is there an aftermarket brand that works as well? I heard that the springs off of a BMW 740i work in the rear.

[rubicon4wheeler]

If it's just a matter of stock springs sagging over time and under the weight of a bumper, winch, etc, then perhaps we can find a coil spacer that will fit our coil buckets and bring the front end up an inch or so?

[M Wehrman]

A spacer (if available) would raise the truck,but you would still be limited on travel----spring bind.
I had springs made by a company in Kansas city,MO a couple of years ago. Price was 1/2 of oem,not progressive but rode well. In conversation he said he made a set for a 710 ft and rear for a softer ride. he keeps everything on computer including the ones for my 712. I purchased 5 sets to get a better deal,3 on our club members trucks,my own,and one to our boards home inspector. Name witheld to protect the innocent
I will try to find the spring company's name and post it.
Mark

[M Wehrman]

Coil Spring Specialists
Kansas City ,MO
1-785-437-2025


As far as listing to starboard,could that be too many water crossings?
Mark