Body Lean
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From: Big Bend,WI
Body Lean
It appears my 98 XLT Ext Cab 4x4 has developed a lean on the drivers side. A measurement on even concrete shows a droop of about an inch that is readily apparent from behind (lower on drivers side) A level on the bumper or a measurement from the ground to the top center of the wheel opening shows its higher on the passenger side.
Should I get an alignment and mention this sag or just crank up the drivers side torsion bar?? Thanx for all the useful info.
PS I also solved the belt pully noise with a new Gatorback belt. The noise has never returned.
Thanx
Greg
Should I get an alignment and mention this sag or just crank up the drivers side torsion bar?? Thanx for all the useful info.
PS I also solved the belt pully noise with a new Gatorback belt. The noise has never returned.
Thanx
Greg
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From: Clemson SC US of A
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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler,Class III Reece load distributing hitch system, full wiring including trailer battery charging system, Escort Sensor II Brake controller, Superchip
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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler,Class III Reece load distributing hitch system, full wiring including trailer battery charging system, Escort Sensor II Brake controller, Superchip
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From: La Crosse, WI, USA
My 98 has the same problem. It was 1.5 inches low in back, and .5 inches low in front. I had the front torsion bar adjusted, and this raised the front to even, but the back still is 3/4 inch lower on the drivers side. And it isn't the gas either, as I ran that down to fumes and measyred, and got the same results.
I posted a message on this a while back, and at least 3 other guys have the same problem. Maybe one of us should call Ford customer service.
I think it may almost has to be something in the springs, maybe it "settles" in or something over time from the weight of the gas and the driver always on the drivers side.
If you find anything out, let me know!!!!
I posted a message on this a while back, and at least 3 other guys have the same problem. Maybe one of us should call Ford customer service.
I think it may almost has to be something in the springs, maybe it "settles" in or something over time from the weight of the gas and the driver always on the drivers side.
If you find anything out, let me know!!!!