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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 04:03 AM
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I can't help but notice that the passenger side, rear end of my '01 4dr seems to be sitting slightly lower than the rest of my truck. Anyone know what is specifically causing this? Shock, strut, spring, etc?

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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 04:30 AM
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Check your shackles where they meet the frame, could also be body mounts
 
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 04:05 AM
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Will do NewGuy! Forgive me as I've never done this, what problem(s) should I be looking for regarding the shackle exactly and is this the likely cause?

Also, any idea what might have caused this and is it common? I have noticed that the rear end in general begins to sag almost on allot of blazers and jimmys around here.
 

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how about tire pressure??
 
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Pressure is good. I went out and measured ride hight just now - front end is 32" on both sides. Rear is different ... driver side is 33", whereas the passenger side is about 31.5". Shackles appear okay upon visual inspection. Truck was emptied out and put on level ground.

I just spoke with a spring shop in town and they suggest adding another leaf to compensate .. 500 bucks :s
 
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500 is crazy
 
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CanadianaBlazer
Pressure is good. I went out and measured ride hight just now - front end is 32" on both sides. Rear is different ... driver side is 33", whereas the passenger side is about 31.5". Shackles appear okay upon visual inspection. Truck was emptied out and put on level ground.

I just spoke with a spring shop in town and they suggest adding another leaf to compensate .. 500 bucks :s
That's nuts. Pretty sure its cheaper just to order two brand new sets of leaf springs, bushings, etc for both sides and install them yourself.
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 04:10 AM
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Im glad I wasn't the only one that thought these guys were out of their minds when they quoted me! I will be taking her into the shop friday morning to confirm the problem. Other than the sagging area, what are the proper ride hight specs?
 


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