M1009 Leaning

[pbrstreetgang]

What would cause a M1009 to appear as if it was leaning on one side in relation to the other. When I look at my truck from the front or rear, it appears to be lower on one side than the other.

 

[Buckmaw]

weak springs or worn/missing suspension bushing, I would check those first.

 

[91W350]

Tire pressure too....

 

[pbrstreetgang]

tire pressure is at the level noted on the tires

 

[niferous]

Spring sag usually makes this happen. Do the leaf springs appear flatter on one side than the other?

 

[91W350]

Usually you will notice the driver's side is lower than the passenger's side. The weight of the driver, the larger, the quicker, helps break the spring down quicker. You normally see it on the 5/4 pickups more as the fuel tank is also suspended on the driver's side. If that is the case, it is a lot of work, but you can swap springs, side to side. Another thing to look for is broken spring leaves. Frequently they will break in the spring pack and lose support on that corner. Glen

Editing to add that you might look for a bent spring as well, I had one that took a hard shot and bent the main spring, close to the eye. It made that side ride higher....

 

[kipman]

If sw bradley is in your truck it will sag also, sorry Steve