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    Default advise on frame work

    guys it seems that my series 3 frame is not true , the right side of the truck sits lower by an inch, I have measured many areas and it seems to be the frame , is this a hard job for a body shop to pull it any thoughts would be great ,thanks

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    Have you ruled out a sagging leaf spring, this happens to lots of folks?

    How did you come to the conclusion it's the frame? Post pictures.
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    I hope its the spring, I measured the axle to the ground on both sides and its the same , I then measured the back bumper corners to the ground and I am off by an inch any thoughts

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zimbos View Post
    I hope its the spring, I measured the axle to the ground on both sides and its the same , I then measured the back bumper corners to the ground and I am off by an inch any thoughts
    Yeah, one side of your springs sag some, flip flop them if you are worried about it (may not fix it).......1"???? I'd roll on.
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    I had the same issue on my 109. Right rear was low.
    Had the springs re-arched and put teflon sheets between each leaf.
    Leveled the truck.

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    thank you , I will look into that or replace that side

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    This is related to that other post you just created regarding something odd about your spring mounts or something--I don't remember. If you post a picture or two of what you're talking about there, you'll get plenty of responses and the remedy to both these related issues will become obvious, I suspect...
    --Mark

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    0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
    (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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    thanks mark , after a bunch of reading it seems to be quite common the sagging due to springs getting soft , I think the spring is my problem , in the future I will try post some pics thank you , gareth dallas texas

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