Bed leans to one side

DBCcatcher007 · Jun 30, 2008

I have seen this on many other Ranger models, and I would like to fix it on my truck. The bed is level with the back window, but crooked at the tailgate. What is the most likely problem it could be? Has anyone else noticed that a lot of the Rangers around also lean?

1999 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6 2wd regular cab

mkpecor · Jun 30, 2008

its most likely a bed bushing is bad or bent leaf spring.

rickcdewitt · Jul 1, 2008

the bed has no bushings,but a spring or the frame is the most likely(its the bent frame on my truck anyway)

ILLEGALCONCEPTS · Jul 1, 2008

Mine did not sit level new. I didn't worry about it til I lowered the truck and was rubbing on the one side only. I unbolted the bed and slid a couple of washers under the one side until all the body lines matched up. Many people have noticed this on the Rangers, it rather common.

James

Project Ranger 87 · Jul 8, 2008

I got the same problem, u gotta crouch down behide the truck and look real close to see the tailgate crooked a little bit... idk whats causin it

Loanranger · Jul 8, 2008

Most probable cause is a bent frame. Take that for what it's worth, and fix it accordingly. Some may choose to fix it the right way and straighten the frame, some may choose to shim it. It's really up to you.

reginald fairfield · Jul 8, 2008

Another thing it could be is the little rubber bushing that keeps the tailgate from rattling, which is in the hinge on one side. I know mine is worn out from washboards and such, and it makes just the tailgate lean to one side.

Project Ranger 87 · Jul 8, 2008

reginald fairfield said:
Another thing it could be is the little rubber bushing that keeps the tailgate from rattling, which is in the hinge on one side. I know mine is worn out from washboards and such, and it makes just the tailgate lean to one side.

ill check that on mine cuz it leans but its only the tailgate its fine up by the cab

Bed leans to one side

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