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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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my car seems to always appear to lean to the drivers side a little, warranty? or is this something i can adjust myself? im very bad with suspension parts... as far as what does what... im very mechanically inclined... but with suspension, knowledge deficient...any suggestions?
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Default RE: my car has a ghetto lean

It's normal and as far as I know all fords do it. It becomes more apparent when you lower it. I spent lots of time trying to even out my 99 ford ranger and finally did it with a 4 corner adjustable air suspension.
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Lose weight?

J/K, I couldn't help it.
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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I have heard this many times before? Makes no sense to me?
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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If Im correct... Our cars lean towardsdriver side based on the amount of gas. Full tank means biggest towards driver side. Empty tank evens out with left side.

Keep in mind "lean" isnt the most accurate word. I think "sway" is the best word.

In other words with a full tank of gas the car will sway towards the right and you can basically see more of the passenger side tire, from the top. Best way to describe it...
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Full tank means biggest towards driver side. Empty tank evens out with left side.
i guess i know why my car doesnt lean to the left
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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My passenger side is about 1/2 inch higher that the drivers side also
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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LMAO urnamethere

Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Default RE: my car has a ghetto lean

ORIGINAL: urnamethere

Full tank means biggest towards driver side. Empty tank evens out with left side.
i guess i know why my car doesnt lean to the left

I would never accept my car leaning to the left! Hell no!To the right's fine though
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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hmmm so this is "normal"?... It isn't like a spring settled or lost its springiness? Would this even be something that they would look at under warranty? If it is normal... then ok... shweeet...



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