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I got the truck dropped off at the front end shop today to have it aligned. My tires came in yesterday so I got a picture of them while I was dropping off the truck. :metal:

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I have a problem that I hope some of you can help me with. Prior to installing the drop kit it asks that you take dimensions from the center of the rim to the fender. I did this and the truck was sitting 1/2" higher on the front passenger side. After looking at the truck the cab looks to be tilted. After installing the lowering kit the problem still exists. I climbed under the truck yesterday and the bump stop on the front driver side is closer to the upper arm than the passenger side. I took some pics to get everyones input.

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In my past experiences most vehicles I've owned have never been perfectly level. Just taking a guess (cluelss really) at why the cab doesn't line up with the bed could be cab mounts. I have zero experience with 73-87s.

You're sitting really close to the bump stops. Can they be trimmed down some so you're not hitting them on every little bump?
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Just giving you a hard time :lol:. You're actually moving along at a good pace. If you still want metallic paint check out silver ice metallic, black granite metallic and black ice metallic. Can't wait to see it painted
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I'm not sure if I can or not. Hopefully someone will chime in with some input.

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There naked I don't want to see that!!! :lol: my try at truck humor I shouldn't quit my day job huh? I like the tread definitely nice!!

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Haha thanks!

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that one is a lotttt closer... Did you replace both shocks? looks like one is pretty worn/dirty in one picture... could that be the difference we're seeing?

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They are both brand new. I got some grease on it...lol:lol:

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oh lol. well that's strange the way it's sitting like that...

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Someone told me to try and turn the the springs and see if it makes a difference.

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I would think the bottom of the springs sit level no matter how they're turned? Unless there's a groove they slide into.

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From what I understand where the top of the spring sits it is dished and slanted (if that makes sense) and can affect the way the truck sits.

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There should be a groove for the spring to sit in a certain postition. It's probably very subtle. My truck sat differently depending on which way the springs were positioned.

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yea, I would check the springs the top has an oval shape and one of them might not be seated correctly.

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Check it before the alignment if possible. I hope it's something simple like that
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Looking at your bumpstop pics, it almost looks like you have two different sized springs or lower arms with different drops in front. If you want to troubleshoot, you could always take them out and switch sides to see if it leans to the other side. It doesn't look like it leaned that bad before, or at least I don't see a picture where I can tell it does.

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This pic is prior to the lowering kit being installed. I will try and turn the springs in the buckets to see if I can adjust it out.

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I will try and turn them in the bucket to see if that will make a difference.

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Here are a few pic I took yesterday.

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Notice that both front driver and passenger lowered 3 1/2" and that both driver and passenger side rear lowered 4 1/4". I need to take a new pic of the bump stops as they are similar now that the truck has been aligned.

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I really like the new stance. When are the new wheels going on?
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The wheels and tires are sitting at the tire shop. The paint and body shop told me to wait until after the truck is painted to install the rims so they won't get dirty and dust all over them while it is at the paint shop.

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Good call on waiting on the wheels. Although I'm sure it'll be tough to wait

I'll be stripping down my interior possibly tomorrow or next Tuesday and getting it ready for paint
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How much is it going to cost you to get the interior painted? Is it just the dash getting painted or what?

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Wait, did you do a flip kit in the back? I thought those kits were a 5" drop...

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$650ish with some minor patches and a few other things thrown in the bill. He's going to paint dash, kick panels, floor, roof etc. (Basicly complete interior paint). If you're free one of the days I'm gutting it swing by and have a beer. I'd like to see your truck
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I doubt you'd get a 5" drop without a flip kit
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I did the 5" flip kit but it only measured out to 4.25". Not sure why that is though.

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Yeah man I will definitely try and swing by there. I drive home from work through Lumberton everyday.

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What shocks are you using in the back?

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DJM shocks that they recommended for the kit. I think they are Part# 2100

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After you asked me this question I got to looking at the kit that I ordered and realized that the shocks for the front were not the correct shocks that I installed. They sent me a Part# 1409 and DJM website says that I need a Part#1309. It shows that the 1309 has approx. 11/16" more travel than the 1409. Does this mean the front end will lower 11/16" more with the correct shock?

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Yeah I would imagine that using the correct shock would drop it 11/16ths more I could be mistaken too.

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using the calmax shocks?

I'm curious to see how she rides with the calmax/djm component set up...

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That's what I am hoping.

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I haven't driven the truck much but it seems to ride good with the combo.

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I may try to put a few hours in tomorrow afternoon. Shoot me a PM and I'll give you my number
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Here is a picture after I had the truck aligned. The distance between the bump stops now are the same but my truck is still leaning to the driver side 1/2". I bought a 1/2" coil spring spacer to even it out and should be getting it by the weekend. Another member said that they had their frame checked and it was tweaked causing the "Chevy Lean". They said it cost approx. 400$ to have it fixed. The reason is the frame doesn't have connecting supports on the front and the read but only near the center (If I understood correctly). I climbed under my truck and low and behold this is what I found.

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Okay, so now educate me if you don't mind. That looks like a "support" piece that looks like its bent is that, what that is or am I wrong?