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Old 08-11-2010, 07:41 PM
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I've had my truck leveled for about 2 months now and for some reason the driver side front is lower than the passenger side front. I installed the 2.5" (HBS) kit myself with some help with a couple friends and we're not mechanically inclined, so the kit was installed properly. I have checked to make sure the nuts are all snug and they were tightened to spec. Maybe it is something simple and I am just not seeing it.

I am just asking if anyone has any suggestions before I take it somewhere for a look over. Could it be a bad strut?? (I have 63,XXX miles on the truck) I am dumbfounded on this, and I am asking for any help or for you to point me in the right direction. I appreciate anything ya'll can give me in return. Thanks again.
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How big of a difference?
Old 08-11-2010, 08:09 PM
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I would say 1/2" - 3/4". It is noticeable when you look at it head on. I'll go outside and get a good measurement for ya.
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Okay, I just went out and measured it. Its roughly 5/8" difference.

(In case anyone is wondering, the air pressure in the front tires are equal so that can be ruled out)
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only thing i can think of would be a bad strut.
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BigOrange, I was leaning towards the same thing. I appreciate your post.
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Bad shock.
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Originally Posted by Fast_V8
Bad shock.
front doesnt have shocks.
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unless for some other reason your coil spring is weakening and causing it to sag. my bet is still on the strut though, just another possibility
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Not to bust your *****, but all F150's from 1987-2010 I know all have front and rear shocks.


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