Pickup Bed Lean
Pickup Bed Lean
1. Check the vehicle ride height. For additional information, refer to Suspension &/or Alignment.
2. Measure and record the distance from the top center of both wheel well lips and calculate the difference.
3. If the difference between the 2 sides is between 0 and 13 mm (0 and 0.5 in), do nothing. The vehicle is within specification.
4. If the difference between the 2 measurements is between 13 and 19.5 mm (0.5 and 0.75 in) shim the pickup bed to the frame. For additional information, refer to Pickup Bed Shimming Pickup Bed Shimming.
5. If the difference between the 2 measurements is greater than 19.5 mm (0.75 in):
- First, shim the axle. For additional information, refer to Lean Correction - Rear in Suspension &/or Alignment.
- If additional shimming is needed, shim the pickup bed to the frame. For additional information, refer to Pickup Bed Shimming Pickup Bed Shimming.
6. If necessary, align the pickup bed. For additional information, refer to Pickup Bed Alignment Pickup Bed Alignment.