You’re not the only one. This is a fairly common occurrence, and normally not much of a problem. Jeeps lean to the driver’s side because of a few reasons.
Willys Jeep with Severe Lean
One is because of the way they were made. Jeeps are made to be relatively small and compact. With the weight of the steering equipment, the left side is already heavier. Also, you the driver are probably most often the only person riding in your Jeep. Your weight added to the weight of the steering equipment adds a constant enough pressure to the driver’s side suspension, to create the leaning effect.
If your Jeep’s lean is pronounced and affects your driving, it may be time to get new springs.
Front CJ Spring Assembly
A common mistake that many Jeep owners make is replacing the worn springs on the driver’s side only. However, after doing so, they are usually are disappointed to learn that a new, similar problem has arisen. Their Jeep now leans to the passenger side because their new springs are over-compensating for thealso worn passenger side springs. Whatever your reason for replacing
your Jeep’s springs, it is best practice to replace all of the springs at once. When shopping for springs, look for the best quality – at least eight leafs per spring. Look for springs made in the USA, which have a tendency to last longer than foreign-made ones.
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