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ozbowhunter 06-30-2013 02:01 PM

front left tilt ?
 
awhile ago I posted about how my truck looks to be on a left front lean from behind the right rear looks higher then left side and from the front the right front looks lower then the left side
here's what I have done so far
I have replaced all cab mount bushings
have replaced all front control arm bushings
I swapped front springs around and rear leaf springs also I checked the frame on the front for level and it is near on perfect but I still see the same lean to the truck anyone got any ideas what to do next ?

Rich84 06-30-2013 03:31 PM

Re: front left tilt ?
 
The Chevy lean....sounds like you covered all the obvious thinks already..
Bent frame??
I think anything less then a 1/2" is probably acceptable.. I ended up shimming the body a little..no more lean.
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ozbowhunter 06-30-2013 05:16 PM

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I did some more measureing and found that if I measure from the bottom bump stop to top spring support there is a difference of about 3/8th lower on the drivers side
doesn't sound like much but its visible when looking at the truck
I wonder if new springs might help ?
or can I cut a little off the other spring to even it out ?
sounds crazy but I know its going to p**s me off

ozbowhunter 06-30-2013 05:32 PM

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drivers side
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCF5095.jpg

passenger side
http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...r/DSCF5097.jpg

ozbowhunter 06-30-2013 06:27 PM

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I should mention that it has had the six cylinder replaced with a 350 v8 will this make a difference to what springs I need?

old Rusty C10 06-30-2013 08:08 PM

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you should get load leveler springs or cargo coils

ozbowhunter 06-30-2013 08:31 PM

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Thanks rusty where is the best place to get them new to ths stuff and sorry for the incorrect posting I will sort supporting the forum
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Claytona08 06-30-2013 10:25 PM

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Hey man I put a 5" DJM lowering kit on my truck and it leaned 1/2" on the front drivers side. I checked all kinds of stuff thinking I screwed something up. I did some research on Google and found where people put coil spring spacers under the low side. I purchased one from Summit and the problem is now fixed.
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ozbowhunter 07-03-2013 02:20 PM

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thanks have just purchased mine will let you know how it works


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