kevinkidder

Hi all,

A friend of mine was telling me to be careful when parking in my driveway because it is not even. My driveway is on a 2-axis 8-10% grade, meaning when the truck is parked, the passenger rear is lower (more extended) than the front driver side. His advice was based on the idea that the truck would eventually sag if continually parked it this way. Is there any validity to this?

Thanks

Kevin

chickenwire

I guess one could consider the long term creep characteristics of the spring steel used in the suspension, taking into effect the total amount of weight shift on one quadrant of the vehicle versus the rest.

I'd me more inclined to say it's not bloody likely unless it sat static for 20+ years.

chickenwire

Even then I don't know as that it would be significant.

130428

given your username, I hope your buddy was kidd'ing...

40mm

Your friend sounds like he is very **** or completely psychotic. My guess would be no sag unless you never move it as what user chickenwire had described. I would just tell your friend that you will rotate the truck around every other week. One week you'll pull it in forward and the next week you'll back it up in the driveway. Just to even things out. Don't let it bother you.

patbob

You could always tell your friend that you asked on one of the truck forums, and they told you that as long as you rotate your oil once a month, you should be good. See if he gets the joke


The metal parts would probably take decades to show any issues. Softer parts, like any rubber in the suspension, yeah, maybe. If you're worried, do as others have suggested and back it into the parking spot sometimes.

chickenwire

Or change the air in the tires frequently.

kevinkidder

Thanks everyone for the advice! It is as I suspected, but just needed to hear the voice of sanity before I start doubting myself, taking out the laser level and adjusting fuel tank levels.