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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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What would make my truck sag so bad on the pass side. i mean its prob inch or two lower and the pass side. i have looked at everything, replaced shocks, all that good stuff, and its still sagging. it looks like hell.

What could it be?

what is wrong?

What should i look at?


any suggestions would be great.



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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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what truck do you have?? is it a 4x4 or 2x4?? i would like to help but i need more imfo..
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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1997 ford f150 XLT, 5.4L 4wheel.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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need more info. also is it just leaning on one corner of the passenger side? or lean both front & rear?
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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just the front.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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when the last time you had it alignment?? i suggest taking it in to alignment shop and have them check it..
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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i got an alignment about 2 months ago. the front pass side sits an inch to two inches lower then the drivers side on flat ground.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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That's kinda odd. Usually when a truck is leaning, it's because of a broken leaf in the rear, which will cause the front to lean on the same side.

1. Is this an "all of a sudden" thing?
2. Is the suspension on that side sitting right on the bump-stops? (maybe broken torsion bar??)

Only thing I can think of is a torsion bar issue.

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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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thats what i think it is, but not broken either bent or sagging torsion bar
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Could be a bent torsion bar. That's what it sounds like anyway.
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