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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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This may seem like a minor issue but i was standing behind my truck today and noticed the back of the truck has a slight slant to it. I measured the difference and it's about 1 1/2 inches lower on the left than the right. The bed measures the same height behind the cab, so the difference lies somewhere between the back wheels and the tailgate. Does anyone know the cause of this or better yet a fix? I know it can't be perfect but this is really bugging the crap out of me now that I've noticed it.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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mine does the same thing and it makes me so mad when i look at it. i took it to ford and they said i had a cracked bushing?? havnt gotten it replaced yet but i will post some before and afters when i do get it done.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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I think I will take it to the dealer and have them check it out now that you said that.... The truck is only about 2 months old w/ about 1500 miles, make use of the warrenty while i have it. Anybody else have this problem or can think of any other issues that could cause this. I have not checked the tire psi but just from looking I can rule this out.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 03:55 AM
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was your tank full? isn't the tank on the left? maybe that's it.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 08:04 AM
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That is a good point. If you have a 37 gallon tank thats alot of weight.. and alot of money
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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Tank full..hum I never thought of that, but it is on (F)...That is a good idea. I'll report back in about 20 miles OK, OK, I'll report back in about 150 miles.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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my 04 Screw is level from side to side whether full or empty, already checked it, I have 7000 miles
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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great another thing I will have to observe.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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Mine is level from side to side.. but just today i was Stopped behind a 2005 pure white Screw and damn it was way off ..looked like on the right side the box was up to rear window and the left was 2" lower great thing about the 2005 is the Arizona Beige wheels easy to spot
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by Net Wurker
now that's funny
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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Sorry I don't have any useful info for your situation. Have you brought it back to Ford about this? Sounds like the left side leaf spring is sagging a little. Maybe the right side will "settle" some, and the vehicle will level out....
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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That's ok I don't think it will be that big of a deal.. I am hoping it is the full tank of gas.. That above reply was priceless
 
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