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Old May 1, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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truck leaning to driver side

I got a 95 f150 that leans to.the left by 1 1/2 inches. Very noticeable.I just put a 4" lift on and went with all new springs thinking they might be wore out n be a problem. Nope so I took the sway bars loose thinking they were bent. Still leans. Any ideas? I'm outa clues!
 
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Old May 4, 2013 | 01:58 AM
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Any damage to the shackles or hangers?
 
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Old May 4, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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That is normal specially on older trucks. And if you keep the gas tank full most of the time and if your a heavy guy and drive alot those are also ways that happens.
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Buxton91
Any damage to the shackles or hangers?
I put new rear shackles n hangers on with the lift. Has front independent suspension with coil springs so its hard to pinpoint anything. Did not put new top hangers on coil springs but they appeared fine. The guy I bought it from a couple years back said it had ladder racks and was a construction truck. I'm coming to the conclusion something is bent in the frontend just not sure what. I've checked with gas tank full and empty n it doesn't make a difference
 
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Old May 6, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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is it the front leaning more, or the entire side? Also, is it 4x4?
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1997 lariat 4.6
is it the front leaning more, or the entire side? Also, is it 4x4?
Yea its 4×4 off road package the front leans more by bout 1/2"
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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did you replace the shocks while you did that? i doubt they'll help, but ive seen cars lean due to shocks being worn.
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 1997 lariat 4.6
did you replace the shocks while you did that? i doubt they'll help, but ive seen cars lean due to shocks being worn.
Yea new shocks front and back also ruled out bad body bushings since he entire frame has a lean. Thinking it might be a bent axle since its independent suspension
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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if you can post a picture to show how bad it is leaning, and what you mean by "the whole frame is leaning"
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 1997 lariat 4.6
if you can post a picture to show how bad it is leaning, and what you mean by "the whole frame is leaning"
Sorry can't figure out how to get a pic on here. One frame rail is lower than the other. I've heard where the frame/body mounts wear/rust out and cause the truck to appear to lean but the frame may be perfectly level
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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sit the truck on level ground that you have checked with a level, then park the truck on the spot. Put the level on the frame rail and check it. if the frame is level, you have a body mount issue, if the frame isnt level you have a frame or suspension issue.
 
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