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My Jeep is slightly uneven on flat surface!?

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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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Default My Jeep is slightly uneven on flat surface!?

Hello Jeepers!

I just noticed today that my 96 Cherokee sits slightly uneven on flat surface.

From rear view, it looks slightly sunk on the left side (where it carries the spare tire).

Could the spare tire be causing the car to sit uneven?

I made someone go into the driver's seat while I stood in the back and watched, and I could definitly notice the uneveness when someone was in the car.

Is this normal?

If not, what can I do to fix it?

Thanks!
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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Spring sag is common. The weight of the driver and spare makes it worse.
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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you could have a broken leaf spring.
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Tell the fat girl "spare tire" to get out and take another look. should be good to go
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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probably from the spare
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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doubt its from the spare. I have the same issue on the passenger side and people told me the same things that Im reading on yours. try switching the springs around and see if the problem changes. mine did so I know it was the springs. weird thing is RC sent me new spring and it did the same thing on the same side...
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