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ian Simpson · 12-31-2016, 12:51 AM

Also known as bachelor lean. Turn the springs around and wait awhile, it should self correct given no significant problems such as broken spring leaves. Do not turn only one spring as this could place extra strain on the frame by attempting to twist is.

Early Land Rovers had extra leaves on the right side springs to alleviate this problem that was in their case exacerbated by the fuel tank being on the right side.

I experienced it with an 1960 Ford (UK) Thames 15cwt van. I cured the problem by replacing the rear springs with custom heavy duty replacements that made for a very rough ride.

12-31-2016, 12:51 AM	#10
ian Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 709	Re: Lean to the right Also known as bachelor lean. Turn the springs around and wait awhile, it should self correct given no significant problems such as broken spring leaves. Do not turn only one spring as this could place extra strain on the frame by attempting to twist is. Early Land Rovers had extra leaves on the right side springs to alleviate this problem that was in their case exacerbated by the fuel tank being on the right side. I experienced it with an 1960 Ford (UK) Thames 15cwt van. I cured the problem by replacing the rear springs with custom heavy duty replacements that made for a very rough ride.