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Truck Bed: Adjustments
Pickup Bed Lean

PICKUP BED LEAN

1. Check the vehicle ride height.
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.  See: Pickup Bed Shimming

5. If the difference between the 2 measurements is greater than 19.5 mm (0.75 in):

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First shim the axle.
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If additional shimming is needed, shim the pickup bed to the frame. Refer to Pickup Bed Shimming.  See: Pickup Bed Shimming

6. If necessary, align the pickup bed. For additional information, refer to Pickup Bed Alignment.  See: Pickup Bed Alignment

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