Rear of truck not level 36 Gal. tank
06-20-2017, 08:19 AM
#1
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Rear of truck not level 36 Gal. tank
I have the 36 gallon fuel tank and the other day I filled it and noticed that the truck was lower on the left side. I measured it and it was down about an inch, now it is about 1/2 full and it is around 3/8" down. Has anyone else noticed this?
06-20-2017, 08:24 AM
#2
Ford Truck Lover
Never mind. Apparently that much lean is in spec for a full tank of gas.
Edited per UNBROKEN's feedback.
Edited per UNBROKEN's feedback.
Last edited by LoneWolfTrucker; 06-20-2017 at 09:22 AM.
06-20-2017, 08:28 AM
#3
Mark
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why would it not be lower on the tank side... that's over 200 lbs of fuel..
06-20-2017, 09:09 AM
#5
It sits an inch lower on the tank (left) side when full. At 6.3 lbs per gallon that's just shy of 227 extra pounds on that side. He even said it's not as low with less fuel in it.
And just to clarify, if a truck is just sitting lower on one side just because, it will have nothing whatsoever to do with the shocks. They don't carry any load, that's the springs job.
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06-20-2017, 09:12 AM
#6
Ford Truck Lover
It's not a suspension issue, it's a weight issue.
It sits an inch lower on the tank (left) side when full. At 6.3 lbs per gallon that's just shy of 227 extra pounds on that side. He even said it's not as low with less fuel in it.
And just to clarify, if a truck is just sitting lower on one side just because, it will have nothing whatsoever to do with the shocks. They don't carry any load, that's the springs job.
It sits an inch lower on the tank (left) side when full. At 6.3 lbs per gallon that's just shy of 227 extra pounds on that side. He even said it's not as low with less fuel in it.
And just to clarify, if a truck is just sitting lower on one side just because, it will have nothing whatsoever to do with the shocks. They don't carry any load, that's the springs job.
Last edited by LoneWolfTrucker; 06-20-2017 at 09:17 AM.
06-20-2017, 09:17 AM
#7
No, they can't. Go measure your truck with the shocks on, take them off and measure again. There will be no difference. Shocks control oscillation, springs carry weight and determine ride height. When you pull that stock shock off you'll notice you can easily cycle it with your bare hands....that should answer for you whether it can actually carry any weight of a full size truck.
And if Ford built in more height on the left side to compensate for a full 36 gallon tank someone would be crying because the truck was higher on that side when it's was near empty. You can't please everyone.
And if Ford built in more height on the left side to compensate for a full 36 gallon tank someone would be crying because the truck was higher on that side when it's was near empty. You can't please everyone.
Last edited by UNBROKEN; 06-20-2017 at 09:20 AM.
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06-20-2017, 09:17 AM
#8
Ford Truck Lover
No, they can't. Go measure your truck with the shocks on, take them off and measure again. There will be no difference. Shocks control oscillation, springs carry weight and determine ride height.
And if Ford built in more height on the left side to compensate for a full 36 gallon tank someone would be crying because the truck was higher on that side when it's was. Ear empty. You can't please everyone.
And if Ford built in more height on the left side to compensate for a full 36 gallon tank someone would be crying because the truck was higher on that side when it's was. Ear empty. You can't please everyone.
06-20-2017, 09:18 AM
#9
There was another thread on this fairly recently. I think the consensus was the weight of the fuel made the truck lean slightly.
Just like when you get in the driver's seat... it'll lean. More if you're a big person.
Just like when you get in the driver's seat... it'll lean. More if you're a big person.
