suspension problem...helppppppp
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suspension problem...helppppppp
i just noticed today my truck sitting slightly lower on the driver side...so i measure it and its 1inch lower on the driver side...i'm guessing its because of the fuel tank on that side and also the drive always on that side...my question is whats the best way to go about fixing this problem???
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Could also be slightly from the 2.5" leveling kit if it doesn't have a drop trac bar bracket or an adjustable trac bar. The stock trac bar and bracket don't allow any way to compensate for the additional height...normally results in the axle being pulled slightly to the driver's side and the driver's side of the truck being slightly lower.
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ok ok soo in other words i should look for a drop trac bar bracket then?? cause i'm guessing the stock ones arent adjustable?? i just measure again on a perfectly flat cement floor the front is 1" lower and the rear is only 1/2" which 1/2" could also be the floor...it was actually a 2 3/4" inch level kit it was a little over 2 1/"2 but i did nothing to the trac bar except remove it then put it back i know it was a pain to put back on tho...would that make the drive side sit 1inch lower??
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It could....you could remove it and with the wheels straight back up 20-30' and then pull forward 20-30' as that will allow the axle to center back up. Then measure and see if it changed at all. Maybe hop up and down on it to to move the suspension a little.
Personally, I'd go with an adjustable trac bar.
Personally, I'd go with an adjustable trac bar.
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ok i found a trac bar drop bracket made by tuff country recomended for 2.5inch level kits for $104..i might try it i seen where everyone said it was mess up alignment on axle but you really think it could make it sit unlevel like that?http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/G...view=170113996 the bracket
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The issue with doing a bracket is that you throw off the geometry of the steering by not also doing a matching pitman arm. Hence, why I recommend a adjustable trac bar.
Yes, the trac bar can pull the driver's side down and the axle over to the driver's side. Since you had to force the trac bar back in, something has to give with the force on the bar.
As I said, you can remove the bar to see if it changes prior to ordering anything.
Yes, the trac bar can pull the driver's side down and the axle over to the driver's side. Since you had to force the trac bar back in, something has to give with the force on the bar.
As I said, you can remove the bar to see if it changes prior to ordering anything.
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ok i was going to get a drop pitman arm but cant find anything for anything smaller than 3inch lift but i think i might just order a skyjacker 4inch lift 4" 99-04 Ford Super Duty 4x4 Skyjacker Lift Kit - Top Gun Customz
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I'd get some good shocks like Bilsteins or Icons with that.....but the Skyjacker springs are sort of on the stiff side (few leaf count per pack) so the ride still won't be great, IMO.
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Now you got me wondering if mine is off a little, although I've never noticed it.
Would it be easier and cheaper for an adjustable track bar or to feed a fat chick to ride on the passenger side to level it out?
But that would cramp my style and we cant have that.
Would it be easier and cheaper for an adjustable track bar or to feed a fat chick to ride on the passenger side to level it out?
But that would cramp my style and we cant have that.
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Personally....I'd run an adjustable trac bar on any lifted SD.
Hell, I run an Icon adjustable trac bar on my 07 F-350 that I put 7000lb coils on since the axle wasn't centered with the 6000lb coils before.
Of course my 01 has one as well to go with the crossover steering.
Hell, I run an Icon adjustable trac bar on my 07 F-350 that I put 7000lb coils on since the axle wasn't centered with the 6000lb coils before.
Of course my 01 has one as well to go with the crossover steering.
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Personally....I'd run an adjustable trac bar on any lifted SD.
Hell, I run an Icon adjustable trac bar on my 07 F-350 that I put 7000lb coils on since the axle wasn't centered with the 6000lb coils before.
Of course my 01 has one as well to go with the crossover steering.
Hell, I run an Icon adjustable trac bar on my 07 F-350 that I put 7000lb coils on since the axle wasn't centered with the 6000lb coils before.
Of course my 01 has one as well to go with the crossover steering.
Can't you just run without the track bar?
