2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Ram leans to left (left side lower than right)

[Reddog1]

I did a search; I found post of others experiencing the problem, but found no solution. I also discovered it is still a common issue with the new Rams.



I was ready to buy new springs, because my Ram is 3/4 of an inch lower (at wheel well) on the left than it is on the right side.



Anyone use a block on one side to level their Ram?





Wayne

 

[jponder]

you could put a spacer or new springs the left spring is always on size bigger than the right. i had a 38 and a 39 on my truck. the springs have a tag on them with the number

 

[macdaddy]

Reddog

Judging from you sig it's your 2nd gen 2500. I indeed had a 3/4" lean to the curb side on my 05. and listed a post to get an idea if any others had it. Turns out quite a few had it. At the time mine was only 5 weeks old since then I installed some Firestone ride right air bags and have hauled with it a few times and it seems to have settled right in to spec, it's a good thing too I was ready to shim it up if it had'nt. That was before I read about the dredded "launch shutter". With my luck I would have had it afterwards.

Mac

 

[RT66DOC]

How much do you weigh? :-laf

 

[Reddog1]

jponder - Do both the coils and leaf springs have a tag on them?





macdaddy - My signature is the vehicle I am working with. I too have airbags, and can play with pressure to level it. I would like for it to be level without playing with the air.





RT66DOC - Empty, I weigh 6200 lbs. Loaded, with the camper, I weigh 9400 lbs. The lean is definately when empty. To a point, I can shuffel the contents in the camper.







I appreciate your responses. Any other thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.





If I decide to go with spring replacement, what are your thoughts on refirbished or new springs? Have any of you just shimmed only?





I have been driving the Ram for about three years now. I really can only tell when I measure it. My guess is only those that have read this thread even know it is not level side to side.







Wayne

 

[RT66DOC]

lo siento

Wayne! I'm sorry. I meant YOU, not the rig.

 

[ROADWARRIOR]

Mine sits one inch lower on the left side. I have Sky Jacker d25 coils up front, and new leafs in the rear. Still sags to the left.



It must have been designed this way to keep all the coolant from leaking out of the cracked 53 block. jk



Dan

 

[Reddog1]

Wayne! I'm sorry. I meant YOU, not the rig.

I'm sorry, too many zeros. 620 and 940. Nope , that's not right either. I remember, 220 pounds.



ROADWARRIOR - Hopefully you jest on your cracked block.



Wayne

 

[CFast]

Being that I bought mine used with 120,000 miles on it I just figured the left spring was worn out from hauling the fuel tank on the left side for 3 years. Didn't realize it was a common problem. that sucks.