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Why does my '02 Suburban lean to the left?
I have an '02 Chevy suburban. It has recently started leaning to the left side. I do not have the load leveler system on it. The left rear shock has leaked it's oil out. Do the shocks support the truck? I thought that they only dampen movement and that the springs support the vehicles weight. Anyone with any ideas?
7 Answers
- gary oLv 71 decade ago
Could be a bad spring. You need to have checked before it causes other problems. Yes shocks only dampen the spring but some pressurized shocks can lift the vehicle a bit depending on how much it weighs.
- 1 decade ago
The shocks do assist in supporting the truck. They also hold the tires on the road during braking and cornering .A bounce on slippery roads with one bad shock on the rear can throw the truck into a spin. Keep your shocks in good condition and you'll live longer
- Mr. KnowItAllLv 71 decade ago
Try loosing a little weight.
Gas shocks do have some lift to them, but very little. Maybe 30 pounds or so.
Do you have TWO fuel tanks? right side empty?
Did you run over something big and bend a spring?
Could be a cracked inner leaf on your springs?
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
gas shocks will support somewhat, but if the shock has been empty(not working) you could have a broken spring??
- Anonymous1 decade ago
How much do you weigh?
