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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 06:52 PM
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So I got the tape measure out today. The left side is sagging 1.5". Could the leaf springs be worn out? I looked at the shackles and all the bolts were tight. The rubber was pretty worn out. Looks like the previous owner replaced the right side a while back, but the left is OEM. How much does it cost to replace the leaf springs?
what did you measure?
 
Old Dec 20, 2019 | 12:23 AM
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I jacked it up the rear on the diff and then measured the distance between the top of the rim and the fender
 

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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 11:06 AM
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When the truck is on the ground, the left side is 1.5" lower and when I jack it up on the differential it is 0.5" lower.
 
Old Dec 20, 2019 | 11:16 AM
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Before you throw parts at it measure all 4 corners. Watch the video I posted above, clear explanation front or rear.



 
Old Dec 20, 2019 | 06:01 PM
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Thanks Hummerz - I watched the vid last night and measured everything. I'm pretty confident it's the rear. I've already replaced the shock absorbers and when I'm on the highway and hit a bump the a$$ end rolls like a mf from side to side. Also, at 15-20mph, it's constant bumping up and down like a bouncy ball. On the way home from work today I heard a squeak from the left side when making a slight left turn with a bump. It's either the shocks, springs, or tires (right?). I've eliminated two of the three. I think I'm gonna bite the bullet and do it.
 
Old Dec 20, 2019 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Bricks
Thanks Hummerz - I watched the vid last night and measured everything. I'm pretty confident it's the rear. I've already replaced the shock absorbers and when I'm on the highway and hit a bump the a$$ end rolls like a mf from side to side. Also, at 15-20mph, it's constant bumping up and down like a bouncy ball. On the way home from work today I heard a squeak from the left side when making a slight left turn with a bump. It's either the shocks, springs, or tires (right?). I've eliminated two of the three. I think I'm gonna bite the bullet and do it.
Shocks have nothing to do with ride height. Measure all 4 corners! Most common issue unlevel:
 
Old Dec 20, 2019 | 07:02 PM
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Could the Tbars cause the bad sway/roll on the highway?
 
Old Dec 20, 2019 | 07:03 PM
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 07:30 PM
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Could the Tbars cause the bad sway/roll on the highway?
Measure center rim to fender on all 4 corners and post the results:






 
Old Dec 20, 2019 | 10:49 PM
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Front srivwr

Rear drivwr

Rear passenger

Front passenger
 



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