Back Right Sits High
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Back Right Sits High
I am not a fan of the typical truck rake. I think a truck should sit level, unless it is used routinely to haul loads. I pulled out my tape and measured everything off:
DF - 38 1/2"
PF - 38 3/4"
DR - 39 3/4"
PR - 41 1/4"
The passenger rear sits 1.5" higher than the driver rear. And nearly 3" higher than my driver's side front. The leaf packs look identical. Any idea why this is?
DF - 38 1/2"
PF - 38 3/4"
DR - 39 3/4"
PR - 41 1/4"
The passenger rear sits 1.5" higher than the driver rear. And nearly 3" higher than my driver's side front. The leaf packs look identical. Any idea why this is?
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"Dodge lean"... you'd think after 30 some years, Dodge could make a truck without it. But they can't, and it appears the aftermarket isn't much help either.
The problem is that the drivers side is preloaded with your battery, gas tank, and the driver.
The solution covers everything from replacing leaf packs, and new coils, to weld in front spacers (superlift) and simply adding a new bottom leaf (drivers side) with about an inch extra arch in it. Rearching springs doesn't last, and even the best aftermnarket stuff eventualy "goes south".
The problem is that the drivers side is preloaded with your battery, gas tank, and the driver.
The solution covers everything from replacing leaf packs, and new coils, to weld in front spacers (superlift) and simply adding a new bottom leaf (drivers side) with about an inch extra arch in it. Rearching springs doesn't last, and even the best aftermnarket stuff eventualy "goes south".
#6
2500 leafs won't fit without some modifications to your hangars, they are 3" wide and your 1500 leafs are 2.5" wide.
The previous owner of my truck wore out my leaf springs, I had the exact same problem you are having. For whatever reason, I am very **** about the back sides being level with each other, and the front sides being level with each other, or extremely close.
Here is what I did:
-A new-to-me 1500 leaf spring from the junkyard, $65. Make sure and nab a passenger side unit, as those don't suffer the same fate as the driver's side units (battery, gas tank, etc. etc. is on driver's side). Flip the bolt in the shackle, so that it points the opposite direction (because you will be installing it on the driver's side).
-A 1" front leveling kit (spacer), unless you already have one of those (or similar) installed. I installed only one of the two spacers, on the driver's side only. Mine was $50 + shipping from Top Gun Customz.
Now my fronts are the exact same height, and the driver's side rear is just under 1/4" higher than the passenger. I know that eventually all that weight will make it sag a little (again), so I am very pleased with that.
I still have the one 1" spacer left from that kit, and I'd be willing to let it go for $20 plus the shipping, if you need it.
The previous owner of my truck wore out my leaf springs, I had the exact same problem you are having. For whatever reason, I am very **** about the back sides being level with each other, and the front sides being level with each other, or extremely close.
Here is what I did:
-A new-to-me 1500 leaf spring from the junkyard, $65. Make sure and nab a passenger side unit, as those don't suffer the same fate as the driver's side units (battery, gas tank, etc. etc. is on driver's side). Flip the bolt in the shackle, so that it points the opposite direction (because you will be installing it on the driver's side).
-A 1" front leveling kit (spacer), unless you already have one of those (or similar) installed. I installed only one of the two spacers, on the driver's side only. Mine was $50 + shipping from Top Gun Customz.
Now my fronts are the exact same height, and the driver's side rear is just under 1/4" higher than the passenger. I know that eventually all that weight will make it sag a little (again), so I am very pleased with that.
I still have the one 1" spacer left from that kit, and I'd be willing to let it go for $20 plus the shipping, if you need it.
Last edited by jasonw; 08-30-2010 at 03:22 PM. Reason: Fixed grammatical errors.
#7
i think someone posted that 2500 2wd leaf springs were 2-1/2. not sure if true or not.
new springs are expensive. here's one place.
http://www.stengelbros.com/HeavyDutyLeafSprings.htm
new springs are expensive. here's one place.
http://www.stengelbros.com/HeavyDutyLeafSprings.htm