Rear end sag?

[LLYDuramax]

My left rear end is saging afew inches pretty noticeable, I looked at the leaf springs they looked good but the shock sleeve looks a little crushed bit it doesn't ride like it's got a blown shock I'm stumped any ideas?

[Jim]

honestly I dont think a blown shock would affect ride height on a suspension with leaf springs, just ride quality.

At one time Ford had a TSB for the 250/350 for left side sag caused by the extra weight with the fuel tank. A shim was the fix on the driver side under the leaf pack.

[LLYDuramax]

ya im going to try and turn my drivers side torsion key afew more turns and see if thats does it

[mattg4x4]

torsion key for the rear end?

[Smokin']

Think the shock could be holding it from coming up? I'd try to put a jack under the frame and see if the tire comes right up or if the truck lifts normally...:dunno:

[LLYDuramax]

ya i jacked it up nothing happened everything the same, but i did check it on the ground and look at these pics
This is the saging side theres a 3/4 inch space between the springs
http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab176/LLYDuramax/photo6.jpg

This is the normal side, there is a 1 3/4 inch space between the springs on this side
http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab176/LLYDuramax/photo7.jpg


any ideas? i have none:dunno:

[Jim]

seems almost like the springs on that one side just got fatigue and they're drooping.

[LLYDuramax]

I keep getting told to turn the drivers side torsion keys 2-4 turns more than the passanger because the weight of the fuel tank. I'm gunna give it a shot

[Landers11889]

You can try it but I have NEVER heard of doing that. If anything that will somewhat transfer the weight to the rear a bit more and sag but long beds with larger fuel tanks I guess its possible of the fuel weight but I wouldnt think so.

[LLYDuramax]

thats true, i might just get new leaf springs? but that will hit my money for my Air dog :(

[Jim]

are your fronts even? if you adjust the torsion bars wont that make the front sag? kinda like robbing peter to pay paul.

[Big Angry]

Maybe I'm a big dummy, but how is making the front of your truck sit higher going to do squat (pun intended:anitoof:) for the rear? If your springs really are sagging, you need to address the springs. Or, you can buy your airdog and not worry about it. In my book, basic maintenance always comes first, mods/fun stuff second.
Check out Diesel Place and other Dmax forums, from time to time, guys are selling stock springs when they get aftermarket packs for big lifts (when they don't use blocks) and I bet you may be able to find a set on the cheap.
Good luck.

[Landers11889]

I just sold my buddy my add a leafs cause I took mine out that came with my lift to bring my truck down a bit. There is obviously something wrong with the your springs or shocks best bet would be to switch them (if they are switchable) and then see if the opposite side sags too.

[mattg4x4]

are your fronts even? if you adjust the torsion bars wont that make the front sag? kinda like robbing peter to pay paul.

Thats what I was thinking. I think maybe a new spring or an add a leaf:dunno:

[LLYDuramax]

Ok, so i took a second look and it is the springs, i need a new set so now im shopping around im going give napa and palmer springs a call to see what a new set cost me, if anyone knows anyone selling a set let me know.

thanks guys

[Landers11889]

Why dont you try cumberland salvage?

[LLYDuramax]

I don't wanna risk getting a beat up set, I might though depending on prices

[maine04max]

I have a set off new add a leafs if you are looking for any . I bought them and have now decided not to lift my truck

[LLYDuramax]

i found a set of leaf springs with 150k miles on them, but they have had air bag for more than half their life i offered him 225 shipped i hope he bites :)

[Smokin']

Give Donavan Spring a call in Manchester, NH. They can build, re-build, and repair springs to any specs you want. Wicked good work and great people. Good luck with the hunt! -Craig

[Moose]

I had a similar problem on my '00 Dodge. Turned out that the CT DOT's Liquid Car Melter eat my Passenger side Shackle!:eek:

[fluemasterjr]

When i needed new spring in my 99 tacoma it was alot cheaper to have palmer spring repair the old ones than it was to buy a new set.

[LLYDuramax]

i bought that used set offline so that gives me a back up spring if need be.

thanks everyone