Jeep leaning?
05-15-2012, 09:13 AM
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Jeep leaning?
I was admiring my jeep yesterday and noticed it was kinda leaning to the passenger side. So I measured and sure enough it was off about 1/2" - 3/4". What could cause this the lift and shocks are only bout a month old. Shock felt fine. Could it be the gas tank causing this since it's mounted on the passenger side. It has a full tank of gas. I guess I'll check when it's empty to compare.
Anyone have any other ideas?
Anyone have any other ideas?
05-15-2012, 09:19 AM
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It is very common for people to say the JK leans to the right because of the gas tank.
If that were true, mine would be leaning, too, which it is not.
In fact, when I put 4 scales under the tires, with ½ tank of fuel, the right side weighed 2,300 lbs, and the left side 2,300 lbs.
Even right after the tank is filled, I don't see it leaning to the right.
If that were true, mine would be leaning, too, which it is not.
In fact, when I put 4 scales under the tires, with ½ tank of fuel, the right side weighed 2,300 lbs, and the left side 2,300 lbs.
Even right after the tank is filled, I don't see it leaning to the right.
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05-15-2012, 09:37 AM
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That's was kinda my thought cuz the center of gravity, if the tank was an issue it could cause roll overs. So that's out any other thoughts. It's leaning 3/4" in the rear and 1/2" in the front.
05-15-2012, 09:41 AM
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I was admiring my jeep yesterday and noticed it was kinda leaning to the passenger side. So I measured and sure enough it was off about 1/2" - 3/4". What could cause this the lift and shocks are only bout a month old. Shock felt fine. Could it be the gas tank causing this since it's mounted on the passenger side. It has a full tank of gas. I guess I'll check when it's empty to compare.
Anyone have any other ideas?
Anyone have any other ideas?
05-15-2012, 10:08 AM
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Mine was 1/4" - 1/2" lower on the passenger side stock, with my RC spacer lift (of course it would be), and thought my new lift might remedy the situation but the RK 2.5" Max Travel lift (new springs) did not. Still a difference of 1/4" - 1/2". Always attributed this to the gas tank being on the passenger side, but then again what do I know. 
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05-15-2012, 02:04 PM
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I just started same thread today. Mine leans 1/4-1/2 in front driver side. Bothers the hell out of me. I have teraflex 4" LCg. With fox shocks. I was thinking a weak shock if it's possible
05-16-2012, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260
Mine does it some. Not sure the best fix but it doesn't bother me that bad