Original geschrieben von Redd
Hallo all

I know the words we use for components are different.

Is this normal? - the leaf spring and the tie-rod seem too close


[Linked Image von i.imgur.com]


This front springs are deformated (= heavy overbended in the rear half of the spring), usually as a result of heavy jumps.
The deformated aluminium noise protection plate on bottom of the t-rod speaks even for this scenario.
Thats the main reason why the distance between the t-rod and the spring is too small.
Note: This kind of parabolic springs very seldom breaks when oberstressed, mainly stay constantly deformated as shown on the pic.

I can even see the triangle reinforcement on the outer knuckle, which was a modification only done by Allrad-Christ, so I assume this is an ex-Rheinbraun truck from one of their coal mines.
So the t-rod problem could even be increased by a worn out upper knuckle bearing, creating too much play. One of the usual problems on this vehicles.