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Old 11-15-2010, 01:34 PM
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was looking at the truck today and noticed that the drivers side of my truck is lower than the right side. i measured it at the fenders and the whole drivers side is lower by a 1 1/2, was wondering what this could be, maybe spring sag from the leaf springs and the torsion bars.
 
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Old 11-15-2010, 01:59 PM
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remmember that the gas tank is on the left side. my dak does not sag like that but there are other guys here that have the same situation.. i think is normal..
 
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sorry! double post due to "smart phone" jeez!!!
 

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Old 11-15-2010, 02:19 PM
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Mine does that too.I'm gonna try cranking up the torsion bar on that side a bit,if I can ever get the time.
 
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Old 11-15-2010, 03:06 PM
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Yep, fuel tank, and presummably battery (on mine it is) is on D/S. Same with Tacoma's and same problem. Most successful repairs are to swap the springs with either new ones, or bilaterally. The other less costly repairs are not very safe.
 



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