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Marks 85 01-29-2003 05:45 PM

uneven
 
looking at the rear of my truck I notice that the drivers side rear corner of the bed is higher than the other 3 corners. Any answers?

Low87 01-29-2003 05:47 PM

What are you considering a corner?

Marks 85 01-29-2003 05:57 PM

the drivers side rear is up about 1.5 inches conpared to the rest of the bed. other than that the bed is perfect. when you step on the bumper it moves back down, I think it is the suspension but I am not sure:bowtie:

Low87 01-29-2003 06:23 PM

Unless the frame or the bed is bent, it is most likely suspension. Does it look like all the time, or just in your driveway? What I'm getting at is to make sure it's on a level surface. At my parent's house my truck looks like what you are describing, but at my house it looks level.

Marks 85 01-29-2003 06:30 PM

No my driveway is level, I have seen alot of trucks like this, The original owner of the truck said it hasn never been wrecked. What is it with the shock setuo? one fore and the other aft the rear axle?

bigblock73 01-29-2003 06:55 PM

is the front level...or is that off too? If the front is not level then your front suspension might be the cause. If the front IS level, then it could be something on the rear suspension or bed and/or frame issues of some kind.

-Jeff

Prerunner1982 01-29-2003 07:08 PM

my bed is that way and have seen many other trucks of our years the same way. mine was in a wreck previously and that might be it. but there was a noticable difference.

Marks 85 01-29-2003 07:09 PM

The front is level, and this was the case even before I put the 5.6 drop on it.

Marks 85 01-29-2003 07:21 PM

If it is the suspension... How do I fix it?

LOHRTBT 01-29-2003 07:46 PM

a realllllly big hammer!! hhaa

Big Paul 01-29-2003 08:05 PM

I don't think it could be a shock. Maybe the leaf springs have more tension, just on that one side.

I don't see a problem with it, I don't think anyone would notice if they were looking for it. I wouldn't waste my time to fix it....I'd just take it as a factory custom piece. :D

swervin ervin 01-29-2003 10:02 PM

I would guess leaf springs are weaker on one side, or maybe a broken leaf.

Where at on the truck are you measuring at?

79BIG10 01-30-2003 02:16 AM

Mine leans as well but that's from worn out springs and bushings.


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