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Martin
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- First Name: Martin
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leaning left
Leaning left is not only my politics, it's also an issue with my 1915/16 runabout. The right side fenders (front and rear) measure 3" higher than the left side. It's been this way since I bought it 5 years ago and it hasn't really bothered me but I'd like to straighten it up. Any suggestions?
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TXGOAT2
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Re: leaning left
Probably the springs.
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speedytinc
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Re: leaning left
1) Check that the springs are correctly centered in their frame mounts & pads.
2) Look for broken leafs. Some can be hidden behind frame channels.
If the springs are in tact, but maybe weak on the driver side, turn them around.
2) Look for broken leafs. Some can be hidden behind frame channels.
If the springs are in tact, but maybe weak on the driver side, turn them around.
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Colin Mavins
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Re: leaning left
My car had the same problem not as bad about an inch and a half , when I broke the crank while it was apart we flipped both springs as it had been 50 years now the car leans a little right but is level when I get in.
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Bill Mullins
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Re: leaning left
Make sure shackles and perches are not binding.
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Mike Silbert
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Re: leaning left
I don't think this is your problem but, don't forget about the spring clips (the u bolts).
The early front crankcase front bearing uses 2 U bolts and the later uses one.
Having these unevenly tight or just loose will cause crooked and other problems.
The proper tension (torque) applies to ALL fasteners in a Model T so check them all while you are in the area.
Mike
The early front crankcase front bearing uses 2 U bolts and the later uses one.
Having these unevenly tight or just loose will cause crooked and other problems.
The proper tension (torque) applies to ALL fasteners in a Model T so check them all while you are in the area.
Mike
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TRDxB2
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Re: leaning left
Wondering how much higher the running board is if both front & rear right side fenders are 3" higher. The Model T 3 point suspension allows the front transverse leaf spring to angel independently of the rear. So a front spring issue wouldn't necessarily cause the rear & vs versa.Martin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 27, 2026 12:17 pmLeaning left is not only my politics, it's also an issue with my 1915/16 runabout. The right side fenders (front and rear) measure 3" higher than the left side. It's been this way since I bought it 5 years ago and it hasn't really bothered me but I'd like to straighten it up. Any suggestions?
I'd measure some other points for differences, the ends of the springs, sides of frame, to narrow down where a difference does not exist
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jiminbartow
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Re: leaning left
Very common. Especially if a former owner was heavy or obese.