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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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I just put a 2" suspension lift on my 09 ram (front and back) and on level ground, it's measuring a little lower on the left than right by about an 1". More noticeable in rear. Left top of the fender well is 40" to ground and the right is a little over 41". What would cause that and what's the correct fix? 1" doesn't sound like a lot, but it's definitely noticeable if you look at the truck from the rear.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Personally I lean to the right. In regards to your truck though, I'd contact the manufacturer of your lift kit to let them know what you are experiencing. Perhaps they can send you new parts. Did the lift come with new springs or just spacers?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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How much do you weigh?

Seriously though. On the Ram, is there a place where the spring end is supposed to fit? If so, maybe the coil needs to be rotated
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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2WD or 4WD?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 03:03 AM
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What size fuel tank do you have and how full is it? Ive had this problem as well, tried swapping and rotating the rear coils and no change. I even tried brand new coils. It still sags about an inch on the left with a full tank. I just ignore it now until I put airbags in then I can add a little on the left side. I highly doubt its your lift kit manufacturer.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 03:05 AM
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Oh one thing you can try is loosening off all of the suspension bolts in the rear, especially the trac bar. Jump on the bumper a few times to reset the rubber bushings then tighten them all back up, there is a possibility that one is preloaded.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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This leveling idea seems to create the most problems for ram owners. I don't see why the need. 2 inches...really? That is necessary. Now if I could do something to add 2 inches somewhere else then I might be interested but as far a leveling thee truck sounds like one of those PITA type mods. Not worth the troubles associated.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 72combo
..........Now if I could do something to add 2 inches somewhere else then I might be interested...............
........Classic!
 

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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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If I had read all the leveling kit horror stories, I might have stayed away. But my instal went smooth. Sits level and no 4x4 or shudder issues. Maybe I got lucky, or maybe only the complainers post and many more that worked keep quite?

As for the lean, I would try the loosen it and tighten it trick. Perhaps it is just snugged down off centre. Or perhaps it is as simple as Dodge not factoring in gas tank weight. I will have to look at mine next time I fill up.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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Just have to ask, was it level before you started? Lots of us have a slight lean to the left before doing anything to the truck. Full tank or not, doesn't matter.
 
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