Not Impessed!

Webtoad216 · 07-01-2008, 11:30 PM

This is my first post on the site. So this is an introduction/rant.

To start, I will give you some background.

I just picked up a used 2006 Nissan Titan. It looked great on the lot. Had nice features, nice interior, only 28,000 miles, the works.. I was sold, so I bought it. Ive been using it as a daily driver/work truck for the past couple weeks, no problems. This past weekend (Saturday) was the first time I really used it for work. I pulled behind the shop happy as could be, I get to use my new truck and put it to work. So with a big smile and full of "new truck" pride, I stood there and watched them load a full load of gravel in the bed (roughly 3k I would estimate). Its loaded, so I get in and take off on my way to the jobsite. Everythings going great, then I see a red light up ahead. I think nothing of it, I hit the breaks. The truck didnt want to stop (It actually felt like it wasnt going to) but sure enough it did. I didnt know what to think of this, but I decide to continue over to the site. The light turns green, so I accelerate. The truck feels like its going to pull a damn wheelie

! All of the weight is transfered to the back and the truck sluggishly accelerates. I am feeling every little crack in the road like its a speedbump. I started to think this was normal, and I just wasnt used to the truck yet, WRONG! It does this all the way over to the site. I pull in with a frown and immeadiatly hop out to inspect. The front wheels were grey from all the brake dust! And when I stepped back and looked the front end was sitting about 8 inches higher then the rear. I lay down under it and the read shocks are bottomed out

! I pull it over and they begin to unload it, as they unload, it slowly starts to rise back up. When they are done it is still sitting low, but now AS low as when it was loaded. I still dont know what to think

After I leave the site to go home, I am still felling the bumps BAD, but not as bad as when loaded. The truck is still as sluggish as when loaded and the weight still feels transfered towards the back. I am thinking "WTF!?"

Now it is Tuesday and the truck is still sitting low and hitting every bump like a brick wall. The sluggishness when accelerating is gone, but it still feels like its leaning back. I am NOT IMPRESSED with this "great new truck" I just bought. We have another job Thursday that required moving pebbles, and I will be taking my 94 6.5T (previous truck) because I know I can rely on it to haul. Until I figure out whats wrong with it, It will strictly be used as a grocery runner and small errand vehicle.

It sucks buying a "new" truck that is supposed to be great and then not even being able to use it. I dont have much money so when I buy something I need it to work, and so far this hasnt.

Any help would be much appreciated

,
-Blake

vilim12 · 07-01-2008, 11:33 PM

Well 3k is over 50% more than its made to hold you obviously didnt research before buying it, so maybe thats why you messed your truck up?

**Arachnid** · 07-01-2008, 11:36 PM

Hmmm, 3,000lbs in a quarter ton truck. Think you may have overloaded it?

**Arachnid** · 07-01-2008, 11:37 PM

Maybe he's just a troll.

Webtoad216 · 07-01-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vilim12

Well 3k is over 50% more than its made to hold you obviously didnt research before buying it, so maybe thats why you messed your truck up?

Are you kidding? My old '94 handled it and more many times. Im sure any truck nowadays can handle that and more

I really hope your not serious.

Webtoad216 · 07-01-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Arachnid

Maybe he's just a troll.

I really dont appreciate that. I am here looking for help because I made a mistake and your going to call me a "troll"?

If anyone can help please speak up.

**RobKar** · 07-02-2008, 12:09 AM

Well. Lets see, A full load that could be anything. Does this mean 1 scoop or up to the bed rails?
Let me know so that I can figure your true weight.

**Kenny Blankenship** · 07-02-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Webtoad216

I really dont appreciate that. I am here looking for help because I made a mistake and your going to call me a "troll"?

If anyone can help please speak up.

I'm not sure what kind of "help" your seeking. Seriously. My first thought would be to take it to a mechanic for an inspection, not posting on the internet.

James Con · 07-02-2008, 12:11 AM

Jack the back of the truck up from the frame not the rear end and let it sit for two days like that. That should cure the problem. If not try heating up the leafsprings with a torch, Still while the truck is jacked up that should re-arch your leafs.LOL. I would be surprised if the shackles didn't tear at the welds.

**bbomar** · 07-02-2008, 03:37 AM

Interesting!!

What help do you want?

Ever think about reading the owners manual?

There aren't many pickups that can handle that kind of load in the bed.

You should stop and fill it up with diesel, maybe that would help it haul better!!

**redneckpapa1996** · 07-02-2008, 03:57 AM

It is a 1/2 ton truck buddy, not a 1 ton.....
What scoop from what machine are you referring to and what size gravel/rock did you load..
I have had a full scoop of dirt from a skid-loader in my short bed many times with no problems..

A little more info is needed to figure this one out...

TitanBlue · 07-02-2008, 04:24 AM

Payload with driver is about 1500#, and you put an estimated 3,000# plus driver. Did you inspect it before driving away to see if it appeared overloaded?

Have springs checked by a competent mechanic/spring shop. You may need new ones installed. The Shackles are a weak spot, and may fail. Consider PRG Products Shackle Upgrade for $130 or so, and install with new springs. Your shackles may be broke already, causing it to sit low, and springs are OK. See a mechanic right away.

What is the GVW or Payload of your 6.5T?

**Blackbeauty** · 07-02-2008, 04:29 AM

Wow.... Just... wow.... I don't even think this one requires explanation.... Just .... WOW!

Webtoad216 · 07-02-2008, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Con

Jack the back of the truck up from the frame not the rear end and let it sit for two days like that. That should cure the problem. If not try heating up the leafsprings with a torch, Still while the truck is jacked up that should re-arch your leafs.LOL. I would be surprised if the shackles didn't tear at the welds.

I will do that tonight. Thanks

37L1 · 07-02-2008, 04:36 AM

SHAZAM! . . . . .