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nosbusch2005
07-20-2007, 11:19 PM
Hi, I have a '97 F-150 and lately I've noticed that it sits lower on the drivers side than the passenger side. It doesn't seem to affect anything, it still rides nice and handles good. What could cause this? Is it bad shocks or springs or something? Thanks for any help you might have.
surewhynot
07-20-2007, 11:33 PM
It is possible for it to be normal spring sag. There is always the weight of a driver, but not always the weight of a passenger to even it out. You might look at the cab mount bushings and see if any are wore out, but my guess would be the spring.

And welcome to FTF. There are some really smart techs that hang out here. Somebody may have a better answer than me.
blackhat620
07-21-2007, 01:15 AM
nosbusch2005,

Welcome to the lunatic asylum.

The left side normally sits lower than the right side, the fuel tank is on the left side. On the SD 3/4-inch from side to side is acceptable per FMC and I am pretty sure the same holds true for the F150.
bowtiehatr
07-21-2007, 07:57 AM
just tighten up your torsion bar, and level her back out.
blacksnapon
07-21-2007, 09:36 AM
The adjustment is roughly under the doors, about 1/3 the way across the bottom. Just turn the bolt, until you're satisfied.
O'Rattlecan
07-21-2007, 09:48 AM
Are you saying there's a stock lift kit on the truck? :p

Ryan
blacksnapon
07-21-2007, 10:02 AM
Are you saying there's a stock lift kit on the truck? :p

RyanJust for the front.
mrfixit
07-21-2007, 11:14 AM
Just don't try to do it on the opposite side by loosening it... You'll get an annoying noise during bumps and you'll think you broke something!
O'Rattlecan
07-21-2007, 11:20 AM
Just for the front.

Would this also be on a 1994?

Ryan
mrfixit
07-21-2007, 11:23 AM
Even an 84 painted to look like a 94
Blue Goose
07-21-2007, 12:12 PM
Would this also be on a 1994?

Ryan
Read my lips........NO!!!! Seriously though, your truck has coil spring suspension where as a '97- has torsion bar suspension...
O'Rattlecan
07-21-2007, 12:18 PM
That's what I thought...

Ryan
nosbusch2005
07-21-2007, 02:30 PM
Thanks guys for the welcomes and the tips. I adjusted the torsion bars and it looks much better now. I also replaced the front shocks for good measure.
Thanks :beer:
A_G
07-21-2007, 04:25 PM
most old trucks that ive seen always have a lean to either side. Mine leans to the passenger side tho. But i think its cause of my offroad and jumping and my wreck...