Mazda Truck Lowering

bewelch · 09-02-2009, 06:32 AM

Does anyone's Mazda truck (ford ranger) ride high in the front? The
one I just purchased (1998 2500 ES) angles down towards the rear at the rate of 1" per 30" (length of my level). The cab and bed appear to be mounted correctly, tires, rear axel, front a-arms, springs all seem in order. Later models look to be level. Mine looks like there is a couple hundred pound load in the back........but there is not.

Has anyone lowered the front of their truck to compensate???

Bud

bradrhale · 09-02-2009, 11:32 AM

leaf springs might be shot in the back. overtime, springs will tend to sag especially with abuse meaning lots of loaded weight that the springs are not rated for. never owned a maxda but this does sound like a symptom to what you have encountered.

09-02-2009, 06:32 AM	#1
bewelch Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	Mazda Truck Lowering Does anyone's Mazda truck (ford ranger) ride high in the front? The one I just purchased (1998 2500 ES) angles down towards the rear at the rate of 1" per 30" (length of my level). The cab and bed appear to be mounted correctly, tires, rear axel, front a-arms, springs all seem in order. Later models look to be level. Mine looks like there is a couple hundred pound load in the back........but there is not. Has anyone lowered the front of their truck to compensate??? Bud

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09-02-2009, 11:32 AM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	leaf springs might be shot in the back. overtime, springs will tend to sag especially with abuse meaning lots of loaded weight that the springs are not rated for. never owned a maxda but this does sound like a symptom to what you have encountered.