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Old 11-29-2005, 11:36 AM
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saggy britches

Well, I've just noticed that the rear of my truck has a definite tilt to it, so I crawl under there and take a peek-- The left side of the bed sits about 2-3" lower than the right. Theres no apparent cracks or other pressing issues... the leaf springs are just a bit flatter (on the left). Heres a bit of history--The truck used to belong to a mason... Anyway, I know this isn't really a big deal, but what's the fix? New leaf springs, shocks? Just pickin' ya'lls brains.
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Mike
there's a picture of the truck in my gallery, for those interested.
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my gasser does the same. i always thought it was the gas tank 'cause its on the driver side, plus thats the side i have my 240 lb self.
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just take it to a chassis shop and have the springs re-arched. shouldn't cost too much.


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Bag it! Air bags that is.
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Originally Posted by cLAYH
Bag it! Air bags that is.
Now your talkin....
How many leafs do you other One tonners have in back? I have 7, and I'm asking 'cause I looked under some newish Ford 1 ton the other day, and it had 10 (including a backup spring). Not that I've had a load I couldn't handle so far, but what's with the difference?
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More, but thinner leafs make for a better ride but still carry the same load.
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Originally Posted by derek840378
my gasser does the same. i always thought it was the gas tank 'cause its on the driver side, plus thats the side i have my 240 lb self.
At least geko's know when to push away from the table!

I'm Kidding!
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yeah, but geckos also lick their own eyeballs
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