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Maxx2893

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Mine has a lean, however it seems to be more severe than before. For reference I have the National Standards.
Empty tank about and inch and half lower
Full tank up to 3 inches lower

It creates a very noticeable lean.
 

PropDr

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Tank empty my truck is ½” down on the left, tank full 1”
So far I swapped the rear springs and rear shocks; no change.
Supporting the truck at the frame it is perfectly level.
Next week I will switch the front shocks, I also will be looking at the alignment points of the lower control arms.
If all fails RPG will supply me with a rear spring that is a +1 compared to the other.
 

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Mine has a slight lean as well but my tank is usually over half full and I'm about #350 so never worried about it much. Just figured it came with the territory.
 

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Anyone have pics of this? I know it's hard to capture the "lean" in a photo but I cannot tell if mine has it or not
 

Maxx2893

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Anyone have pics of this? I know it's hard to capture the "lean" in a photo but I cannot tell if mine has it or not

Park on level ground and measure with your hand the distance between the top of your rear tire and fender flair. Now do the same on the other side, you'll be able to tell most likely.
 

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Over time the extra weight of fuel tank + driver causes sag on the left side. When changed to Nationals, asked Jarrett at RPG to put an extra curve on the left leaf. For those in the DFW area - Ray's Champion Spring (Ft Worth) will level a truck by adding or subtracting the necessary amount of leaf curve for approx $280. Can put some sandbags on driver side that equal driver weight if it is significant.

http://www.rayschampionspring.com/contactus.html
 
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Mine leaned since brand new. Noticed it when I was doing the pdi. I looked at every single other new or customer raptor that rolled in, and it was all the same.
 
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