Vehicle Leaning
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Vehicle Leaning
2WD 94 Ranger 2.3L reg. cab. 140K miles and runs great. It has the original suspension parts right down to the shocks. The problem is that it leans to the driver's side.
Anyone had this problem and went about fixing it?
TIA.
Anyone had this problem and went about fixing it?
TIA.
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Yeah, the ride sucks and new shocks are on the "to-do" list.
But shocks don't support any weight and I don't think it will help with the lean. I would replace the shocks when the springs get replaced if springs are necessary.
But shocks don't support any weight and I don't think it will help with the lean. I would replace the shocks when the springs get replaced if springs are necessary.
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This appears to be a very common problem and it is compounded by the fact that the fuel tank is located on the drivers side. Look at this thread for more info: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...s+drivers+side
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Originally Posted by seantx
Yeah, the ride sucks and new shocks are on the "to-do" list.
But shocks don't support any weight and I don't think it will help with the lean. I would replace the shocks when the springs get replaced if springs are necessary.
But shocks don't support any weight and I don't think it will help with the lean. I would replace the shocks when the springs get replaced if springs are necessary.
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Dono: I'm in the Waco area. Where are you? PM me if you would like.
I'm going to put new shocks on this weekend. Also thought about getting some of those "twist-in" coil spring helpers to see if it corrects it. I know these things are cheesy but if it corrects it then that may indicate that the front coils are toast. The lean seems more pronounced in the front than the back. I've also noticed that a full tank of gas makes maybe .5" difference - not a lot.
I'm going to put new shocks on this weekend. Also thought about getting some of those "twist-in" coil spring helpers to see if it corrects it. I know these things are cheesy but if it corrects it then that may indicate that the front coils are toast. The lean seems more pronounced in the front than the back. I've also noticed that a full tank of gas makes maybe .5" difference - not a lot.
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I had this problem about 6 months ago. There is a thread on it somewhere. It has to to with the factory switching the leafs. The drivers side is supposed to be a little stiffer to compensate for driver, and maybe fuel tank. Ford makes a spring spacer. It simply installs between the spring and axle. It brought mine to almost level, from about 1" to 1/4".
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My 90’ has the some problem from way back. My dad worked with the ford dealer in the early 90’s, because the box and cab did not line up with the body lines on the driver side. The dealer ended up shimming the box to line it up. Also if you look at my rear bumper it leans to the driver’s side, but the tail gate is level. I just installed new rear springs and shocks, with no help with the lean. I did have a broken leaf and thought it would help the lean, but just the same. This is when dear old dad told me about the dealer work. I guess it is just what gives the Ranger it personality.
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