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Owner prior to the previous owner put about a 6" lift on this truck. I think the leaf springs are aftermarket. Either way, they are flipped up with the arc of the leaf spring sitting below the bushings. The back sits noticeably higher than the front...which I assume is due to a cheap aftermarket...

Thank you for pointing that out! Even though I know there's supposed to be center pin, it didn't even cross my mind to check it... I just assumed that it kept the leaves together, and didn't realize it played a role in maintaining position over the axle.... which now that I'm thinking about it...

Thank you to everyone who beared with my ignorance through this process and helped with suggestions and advice. I really cannot tell yall how much I appreciate your guidance and patience. Seriously, this site and it's users are incredible. A mechanically-ignorant dumb*** like me could never...

Spring bushings are my next item on the list to replace, and once I can afford it will replace the sagging front leaf springs too. Think I'm gonna go with custom leaf springs from ORD... just don't have $1000 to drop right now on something that isn't critical. Plan to do a rear brake and shock...

I did have an alignment done by a backwoods mom/pop shop recently, but to be sure I'm taking it into town today to a place with a machine operated by a qualified individual. I prefer the backwoods most of the time, but will be in the city today anyways and figure after getting everything else...

Problems solved! ...for now *knock on wood* Turns out there were multiple issues leading to my steering/braking problems: replaced the steering gear box with a reman from AAP -> no change whatsoever.... the original gear box was obviously working just fine, so I'm holding on to it just in case...

Just had all 7 Ujoints replaced: -high-speed shake has almost completely resolved (I assume the little bit left is due to out-of-round tires) -the leftward pull while braking has not improved at all Also, since picking the truck up, there is more steering wheel wander when turning against...

Sorry, misread your previous post. Thanks for clarifying, and explaining how to check these! I'll check em this weekend.

Had the tires balanced a few days ago, and high speed shake improved a little bit... but shop manager said all 4 tires are out of round, so figure residual shake could be from that... but the shake isn't consistent....so thinking it may be something other than tire balance or front end alignment...

Swapped the cheap vacuum modulator out for the recommended B&M #20234 modulator over the weekend. Small, but noticeable, difference in shifting. Now reliably shifting 1->2 at 15mph (with exception of first shift after cranking, which is closer to 20) and 2->3 at 30 (also with exception of first...

Sometimes the best advice is what you'd rather not hear. But I plan to get this m1008 running reliably well ASAP, and keep it running well for as long as I'm able to drive (hopefully at least another 60yrs). So I'll take your advice, and have the TH400 inspected by a trustworthy transmission...

Thanks, that’s a relief to hear. I’ll be glad to move on to the next CUCV project and leave the transmission stuff alone for a while. Do you have a specific modulator you recommend? I didnt put much thought into it, and went with the Pro-King Automatic Transmission Vacuum Modulator, Part # MD-48...

After a longer test drive today, on both back roads and highway, with multiple stops to adjust the vacuum regulator: No death wobble, steering is tighter (though not as tight as I thought it was yesterday during my short slow test drive), ride is smoother hoping that the CraneAxle Kingpin...

Thanks! I mistakenly posted the diagram for a m1009 above (m1008 tie rod diagram below), but I get what you are saying. I'm ordering #10-14 from Advanced Auto Parts right now.

Thanks for the guidance! That's what my gut was telling me. I'll go ahead and replace that entire tie-rod assembly (DS905 + ES2012S + ES2011R). 2 followup questions: are there other components that have likely suffered increased wear (due to this bend) that I should inspect or consider...

*Please don't hesitate to let me know if I should create a new thread with this question, but thought I would give it a go here first* Yesterday while I was replacing the steering stabilizer, I noticed the drag-link/tie-rod that it bolts to is slightly warped/bent (the long one that sits in...

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Shifting problem appears to be solved! :D I replaced the vacuum modulator this afternoon, and the shift points finally moved. After removing the old vacuum modulator, upon closer inspection it looks like there was some gunk in the end that connects to the hose/hard line. Since the trans was...

So I ended up replacing the vacuum regulator with a new one from eBay (ACDelco #14057219). This resulted in no change in the shift points, even when I adjusted the new regulator's positioning towards/away from the firewall. Frustrated, I went back through my checklist...and when I checked the...

Thanks, I like that idea! I'll give that a shot before ordering any new parts. Yeah that thread is the primary one I've been referencing for trouble shooting this issue.