Leaf Spring Sag possibly.....

[CumminsPuller]

I keep my truck stored at work in our shop. I noticed today when I walked into the shop, looking at the rear of the truck, the left side looked lower than the right. I pulled out a tape measure and and measured at the rear bumper on both left and right sides. Almost a 2" difference. I then thought the bumper could be messed up and not straight. So I measured from the ground at the rear wheel the the wheel well cut out. Almost a one inch difference with the left side lower than the right. Everything looks normal, inspecting the leaf springs, etc. The only thing i/we can find is the leaf springs on the left/passenger side are tired and sagging a bit. Thoughts? Any advice, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Jace

 

[phantomusa]

Best thing to do is install a new set of springs after you inspect your suspension components for wear
A suspension shop can build you a new set of Springs

 

[NIsaacs]

That's normal with a truck that has some age to it. With the driver and fuel tank on the left, that side will average 300-400 pounds more than the right. You can switch the springs from left to right and fix it for several years.

Nick

 

[Joe Mc]

Check those rear spring hangers for rust = especially between the bushings.... And just to make clear on phantomusa’s statement = get a new set of springs. “Set” is the key = don’t just replace one. Imagine going down the road at speed and you go over a sharp dip or rise in the road - if one new and one old spring - one side would absorb and rebound differently than the other = hazardous condition. My $0.02.