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Bed not level any more

Old Mar 30, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Hi all -

I just noticed that my bed is about 3" lower on the RIGHT (passenger) side then the driver's side.

I've read about the "Dodge Lean", and this is on the other side. I've also tried searching, but I'm not sure what terms to use; all I'm getting are threads about leveling kits!

Where should I start looking to diagnose this? Shocks? Springs? Something else?

Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Check the shocks, springs for sagging and check the frame to see if its bent or twisted. Maybe even check body mounts under the bed.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Frame shouldn't be bent or twisted. I'm the original owner and haven't ever wrecked it or been in any situations that could have twisted the frame.

I didn't see anything under the bed. Maybe just uneven concrete driveway slabs it's sitting on? I'm going to move it tomorrow and see if that changes anything.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 10:43 PM
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That would be the easiest fix EVER!!!!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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Look at your leaf packs..I have some lean on my bed and the one side that is sitting lower has warped springs probably from running 4" lift blocks.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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park the truck on as level ground as possible and measure the distance between the wheel well and the top of the tire to get a true measurement of sag on one side. check leaf pack, shocks, tires, bed mounts
 
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