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i know that my driver side springs sag more than the passenger side.. but i am wondering if my bed mounts have issues? i measured the length between the axle and frame and its about 1/2in difference but it looks like a lot more lean than that. ideas? i also seem to recall the bed looked slanted when i had it on the lift at school
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Looks like it's all in the springs from here.
 

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if it was the bed mounts, you could tell by the way the bumper lines up with the bed.
And those are lined up perfect, so its in your springs.
 

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I am going to ask a question in relation(possibly in speculation of his next question).

If the leafs aren't broken you guys think a set up add-a-leafs will fix the problem and even things back up, or do you think it will just pronounce the problem?
 

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I am going to ask a question in relation(possibly in speculation of his next question).

If the leafs aren't broken you guys think a set up add-a-leafs will fix the problem and even things back up, or do you think it will just pronounce the problem?

I think it would raise the back of the truck, but not level it out.
 

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well i think i am just going to go with new springs, i graduate Saturday so i think i can afford it! the best price ive found is 150 for rear, that seems good to me what do yall think?
 

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$150 is not bad for new ones. You could always find a fat chick to ride around on the passenger side to level it out LOL
 

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HA! thats not really my style though even if it would of saved a bit of money.. went ahead and get the new springs coming in the mail!
 

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HA! thats not really my style though even if it would of saved a bit of money.. went ahead and get the new springs coming in the mail!

probly a better long term solution. 150 mcdoubles would have been gone faster than you think by keeping he fat bitch around
 

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look what i got today! :D got here really quick!
 

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Dang, that was fast! Where'd you get them from?


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got the rear done, front is going on tomorrow or friday! picked the rear end up an inch or two!
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new vs old
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i had to use so much pb blaster. but i also found out if you use a wire brush on the top of the u bolts they come off and go on much easier!

just kinda curious.. anyone else use a cheater bar like this? hahah
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look what i got today! :D got here really quick!

And the DREAM ends and the nightmare begins,:shakehead:, i feel sorry for anyone that has to change 4x4 leaf springs,, ive done it tooooooooo many times and id rather pay someone to change um...:weld::superhack:...

but ya may get lucky!!!!!!!!:grd:
 

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