New Ram Owner: Rear End Level Question

[slippryj71]

Hello, I've recently purchased a slightly used (8200 mi) 2019 Ram Classic Warlock. I noticed the other day that the passenger side of the truck's rear sits about 1" taller than the driver side. I haven't been able to spot any noticeable reason for this; the coils and buckets look fine. Any suggestions before I call the stealership?

 

[BOWERSFJ]

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[VelocityC6Z]

My 2016 was an inch and a half higher on the driver side rear. I replaced the factory springs with some pair that held a little more payload and was about an inch taller. When I took the factory springs out, I noticed the driver side spring was around an inch taller. I would just say poor manufacturing on some springs.

 

[slippryj71]

Thanks for the replies. The truck is still under factory warranty and I'd like to avoid doing warranty work myself. I suppose I'll call the local dealership and see if this is considered a factory defect.

 

[Salty Ram]

Thanks for the replies. The truck is still under factory warranty and I'd like to avoid doing warranty work myself. I suppose I'll call the local dealership and see if this is considered a factory defect.

I'd definitely call the dealership for the issue - even if it's happening with other folks - and let them give you an answer before purchasing a fix on your own. At the end of the day if they don't or won't affect a repair you still have the option for your own fix. That's just my opinion though. I would ask that you post an update afterward so others could benefit from their response.

 

[ram1500rsm]

Measure all 4 corners from the ground to the fender lip with the truck parked flat. The truck should have a factory lean towards the driver side because the gas tank but damn 1" may be a litle too much. Perhaps the truck wasn't parked flat when you measured ? Wonder how that lean looks like in your case overall from all 4 corners. Is she lifted or bone stock ?

 

[GRN69CHV]

1-1/2" is pretty severe. I had a Chevy that had a severe lean like that new, it was a bad leaf spring. You really need to verify all tires have same air pressure (measured with a gauge) , truck is parked on a flat surface (ie. concrete pad at gas pumps).

 

[slippryj71]

Well I feel like a newb now. The truck was parked on our driveway when I initially measured. I re-measured with it in the garage and the ride height is pretty level:
DF: 36 5/8” PF: 36 3/4”
DR: 39 7/8” DR: 39 3/4"

Bone stock, bought it a couple weeks ago.

 

[John Jensen]

I now know why there's "slippery" in your handle.

Hope any future problems can be fixed so easily and so cheaply.

Welcome to the forum. No question is a dumb question. You got a question, ask it. There's a lot of experience at hand.

 

[Salty Ram]

Well I feel like a newb now. The truck was parked on our driveway when I initially measured. I re-measured with it in the garage and the ride height is pretty level:
DF: 36 5/8” PF: 36 3/4”
DR: 39 7/8” DR: 39 3/4"

Bone stock, bought it a couple weeks ago.

Thank you for the follow-up, and for having the integrity to post your findings. No need to feel bad or embarrassed as we all have a tendency to err at times and should not be afraid to state that. Thanks again..

 

[GRN69CHV]

Well I feel like a newb now. The truck was parked on our driveway when I initially measured. I re-measured with it in the garage and the ride height is pretty level:
DF: 36 5/8” PF: 36 3/4”
DR: 39 7/8” DR: 39 3/4"

Bone stock, bought it a couple weeks ago.

Those measurements are in line with where most seem to be. Rear on mine at 60K was sitting at 39", had to add a 3/4" rear spacer to get it back to that 39.75".