Using RAS for side to side leveling?
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Using RAS for side to side leveling?
I have a 2005 Excursion 4x4 V10 that is 3/4" lower on the right rear than the left rear. I'm wondering since the RAS is adjustable, could I tweak one side to level it out side to side?
Anyone have experience with this?
I like the idea of the RAS and would rather not have to swap out springs.
Anyone have experience with this?
I like the idea of the RAS and would rather not have to swap out springs.
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That's too much of a difference for the RAS, if you needed it I would cheat by maybe an 1/8 of an inch or a touch more but that's about it in my opinion. This is my second Ex and I have installed RAS on both. Also, are you sure the lean is all caused by the back springs? I found a 1/4 inch difference showing in the rear on my previos EX, only to have cured it by replacing the front springs... Just a thought
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Thanks for the feedback.
I was afraid that 3/4" would be asking a lot.
The front is sagging about 1/4" on the right side.
The truck has 110k on the original springs so replacing them may be the only way to go.
I was afraid that 3/4" would be asking a lot.
The front is sagging about 1/4" on the right side.
The truck has 110k on the original springs so replacing them may be the only way to go.
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That would be the ever popular (at least in the EX community) V/B spring swap. Much, much info in the tech folders about that, your eyes will get sore from all the reading about them there!
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The 3/4" in the rear is what the concern is, not the 1/4" in the front.
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