Swanny
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I have two issues with my truck. First, getting the damned thing aligned. It has aftermarket wheels, so dealership said they couldn't do shit. I bought the cams for it and took it to the alignment shop for them to do it. However, he measured out the frame and the truck is actually lower on the left side. I of course didn't notice it til he pointed it out, but it damn sure is. He said he could level and align it, but that Ford should do the leveling and I shouldn't align it til after that.
Second thing is, the damn tailgate lock broke. Since tailgates seem to be a hot commodity around here, I kept mine locked all the time. Went to unlock it and the damn thing was jammed. I of course being stubborn, almost broke the key off twisting it, but it unlocked. But the tailgate latch now no longer works.
My questions: What would they have to replace to fix the latch? I see no bolts and it has a bedliner. What could possibly have the left side of the truck lower? The mechanic said that it was probably the leaf springs or the shock needing adjustment. Tires were all equal pressure and I had about a quarter tank. Alternatively, should I worry about it too much before getting it aligned? It's not out by alot, but it's out by enough that I notice it, which is enough in my mind. How should I approach the dealership? The one I took it to ask about aligning, that took 5 hours to tell me they couldn't do anything with it, will not be seeing the truck again. I didn't buy the truck from a dealership in the area. Anyone in the Houston Area got a recommendation?
My work changed up the firewall and blocked the site, so much for spending 8 hrs a day on the site....
Second thing is, the damn tailgate lock broke. Since tailgates seem to be a hot commodity around here, I kept mine locked all the time. Went to unlock it and the damn thing was jammed. I of course being stubborn, almost broke the key off twisting it, but it unlocked. But the tailgate latch now no longer works.
My questions: What would they have to replace to fix the latch? I see no bolts and it has a bedliner. What could possibly have the left side of the truck lower? The mechanic said that it was probably the leaf springs or the shock needing adjustment. Tires were all equal pressure and I had about a quarter tank. Alternatively, should I worry about it too much before getting it aligned? It's not out by alot, but it's out by enough that I notice it, which is enough in my mind. How should I approach the dealership? The one I took it to ask about aligning, that took 5 hours to tell me they couldn't do anything with it, will not be seeing the truck again. I didn't buy the truck from a dealership in the area. Anyone in the Houston Area got a recommendation?
My work changed up the firewall and blocked the site, so much for spending 8 hrs a day on the site....