Bowed front springs

[Gollywomper]

I have slightly bowed front springs. They are bent toward the front. Which would need the front axle moved forward to perfectly align, but track bar interference says no. Any way to get the bow out? Or should I just not worry about it?
I will post pics when I get home in a bit.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

That's normal after a lift, don't worry about it.

 

[Gollywomper]

It just looks funny.

 

[jjvw]

How's the pinion/caster?

 

[pagrey]

You could always use a torch to even it out.

 

[Chris]

Normal, don't worry about it.

Of course make sure the caster is what it should be (take it to an alignment shop to have them check that).

 

[Gollywomper]

Caster should be right around 6*. Once my steering gets here and put on I will take it by an alignment shop to have it checked. I can’t find my last alignment printout with my pinion angle notes. With the hub conversion I can run what ever I want. Where it is now drove best, so will probably leave it, what ever it is.
Definitely do not notice the springs with the tires on, but has been on stands for a week while I put new axle shafts and hub kit on so I note it right now.

I don’t think a degree or 2 either way would do much for helping the springs anyway.

 

[jjvw]

Ignore the actual caster measurement. It doesn't matter. Is the pinion where it should be? Can you add caster? If there is need to lower the pinion, the springs will straighten out. If not. The bowed springs shouldn't matter.

 

[Gollywomper]

I agree caster doesn’t matter, within a spec range, maybe 4-7 degrees. Below or above that can induce some very poor handling. I wouldn’t pay the $50 for an alignment again had I not misplaced my notes. I like to know where my settings are or at least have a baseline to start from. I’m a severe over thinker.
With me running hubs I now have the ability to let handling dictate how much caster I run vs having to let pinion/driveline angle dictate that.
Thanks for the input guys.