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Yeah, it's like a $25 part or something, not really worth screwing around with it if it's at all suspect.

Mechanic:[Inspects car, finds that tires are low]- Your, uh (thinking of easy yet somewhat pricey part to replace), front leaf springs are worn out. Yeah, that's it.... You: Ok, fix it. When can I pick it up? Mechanic: Uh, give me two hours. You: OK. Mechanic: Goes back in shop, shines up leaf...

Engine mounts- possible, though somewhat unlikely. As I said, the typical explanation is a difference in tire pressures, which in a normal car with an open rear would be a non-issue, but with a locker, it causes pulling. I've not come across engine mount issues that caused pulling like he...

What? Cause shaking? Maybe, particularly at idle. So would a busted balancer, misfire, or a host of other things. Which is why I suspect the mechanic is an idiot. Worn out leaf springs don't even make my list of things to suspect for these symptoms, particularly the fronts.

I'd bet your mechanic is an idiot. Find a new one. Shaking can be anything from an out of balance wheel to a bent drive shaft, or even a worn out steering stabilizer (which I find to be pretty common items to be skipped over in any truck). As for pulling when giving it power, in trucks with...