Leaning Tower of Scout 800

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jrobin4776

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Hello all,
I have a 1968 800 345 Dana 20 shackle lift 31" tires

among a plethora of little issues ( already posted about wiring )
my 800 leans to the driver side. The frame on the driver side center vehicle in at 13" and the passenger side is at 13.5"

I have read several posts on here that talk about the Scout II's lean and shims, but nothing on the 800's. I don't see any apparent damage anywhere. I have replaced all shocks and left front leaf spring ( due to no center stud and they were separating and was worn)

this could be as simple as an equally worn left rear spring?
I was going to replace both front springs, but am continually plagued with "non-standard" size/equipment/brackets/bushings.

Then last/ worst thought, bent frame?

Appreciate your time!!

Jason
 
According to Mike fiock, owner operator of mr Scout in eugene,or, there were shim plates on the passenger side under the spring mounts. They leveled the body. They are rare, and the only two I've seen Mike had and already sold.

I can not figure why so many scouts seem to be without them, and why they are hard to find. But after 40+ years who knows. I have noticed that strictly stock, pristine, never in a wreck, or had any work other than routine maintenance done seem to sit level. In other words these were one owner rigs that were very well tended and garaged.

Maybe some day I'll figure the lean even though all components and frame seem the same on each side.
 
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