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four-eyed stang

03-08-2006 01:48 AM

81 LWB uneven in the back

I am going to buy an 81 LWB this weekend from a buddy of mine and noticed that the truck is uneven in height at the back of the truck. Both tires are aired up. What could be causing this, weakened leaf spring?

Russell

03-08-2006 02:02 AM

Re: 81 LWB uneven in the back

Probally a broken leaf. My GMC used to sit about 2" lower on the left than the right becuase of that

four-eyed stang

03-08-2006 02:06 AM

Re: 81 LWB uneven in the back

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell

Probally a broken leaf. My GMC used to sit about 2" lower on the left than the right becuase of that

That was what I figured. I am going to put new overload springs on it as it is going to be used as a tow vehicle. I guy at my work told me that alot of old Chevy 1/2 ton farm trucks had cracked frames because they use to but full hay bails in the back and would crack them bouncing down the road. I figured if the frame was busted it would be alot worse than it was.

bluex

03-08-2006 06:49 AM

Re: 81 LWB uneven in the back

If its just a slight difference it could be from the gas tank. All the years of hauling around 20 gals of gas on one side makes that side sit a little lower.

MylilBowTie

03-08-2006 12:34 PM

Re: 81 LWB uneven in the back

Could also be that the bed supports are rusted away and letting it drop down on one side.

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