This is astounding

[Dreman]

I just rotated the tires this weekend. Looking at the Trac I realized that it was leaning towards the driver's side. Now, all comments about the size of the driver aside, this is odd. But, with torsion bars, it is fixable. So I measured the same point left and right, front wheelwell lip in this case, and came up with 34-3/4" left and 35-1/4" right. Got out my trusty 1/2" ratchet and appropriate socket, jacked the truck up, tightened the bolt, and dropped the jack. Remeasure and repeat until level. I now have a level truck.



What I didn't expect was for it to change the ride. It's much tighter now, more than I would have expected. Is it possible the torsion bar was finally brought into enough tension to take it's full load, and that it was almost loose before? Whatever it is, I like it!

 

[David Ponder]

The "Ranger Lean" ... Drivers side is heavier than Passenger.

Truck always has a driver, but not always a passenger.

Also, Fuel tank is on the drivers side.



I agree, fairly easy fix, but I think this is the reason I have heard.

 

[swshawaii]

Don't forget the battery. In my case a DieHard P-2 @ 60 lbs.

 

[scott degroot]

You better get it aligned now. ANYTIME you adjust the torsion bars you throw the alignment out of spec

 

[Kirk Risseler]

Always woundered why they put all the weight (battery, gas tank....) on the drivers side.

 

[swshawaii]

The Gen 1 ST is only designed to turn left with the stock shocks, rear sway bar, and links. LOL

 

[swshawaii]

 

[Kirk Risseler]

Like NASCAR!!