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Old 04-02-2008, 06:29 AM   #1
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Ok I am confused.....

I just put a 2"/4" drop on my 67 short box. I have 225/70/15 on the front and 275/60/15 on the rear. I installed new drop shocks as well.

Ok this is the confusing part. ....I measure from the ground to the bottom of the wheel opening on the front drivers side and passenger side and get 28 3/4". On the drivers side rear I am getting 28 3/4" but the passenger side rear I am getting 29 1/2 ". What can I do to adjust this? I noticed it today when i was standing behind the truck.

thanks for the help, I am sure I am missing something easy.....

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Old 04-02-2008, 06:37 AM   #2
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Re: Ok I am confused.....

is the bed or frame twisted
sure on level ground

my mazda was like that level across head board but not a tail gate
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Old 04-02-2008, 06:49 AM   #3
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Re: Ok I am confused.....

it appears to be straight.....i am measuring off the cement garage floor but i noticed it when it was parked in the drive way....cement as well...

not sure how to correct 3/4" difference in the passenger side rear. maybe the spring is stiffer on that side? who knows......
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Old 04-02-2008, 07:26 AM   #4
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Re: Ok I am confused.....

It sounds ridiculous, but try swapping the rear springs from side to side. If the truck still 'leans' the same, it could be the frame. If the 'lean' changes, it could very well be the springs.
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Old 04-02-2008, 03:14 PM   #5
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Re: Ok I am confused.....

Thanks,

I will try it tonight and see what happens. I wouldn't normally make a big deal about it but from the rear of the truck the back bumper is not level as well.
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Old 04-02-2008, 03:22 PM   #6
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Re: Ok I am confused.....

are the rear springs new? While they are out, I would measure the height of them too, although they may compress to different heights. What about the shocks? One may be bad?
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Old 04-02-2008, 05:18 PM   #7
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Re: Ok I am confused.....

make sure your front springs are seated in the pockets.
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Old 04-02-2008, 11:51 PM   #8
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Re: Ok I am confused.....

Bed mounts???
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Bed mounts???
I don't think so, cuz the tailgate, which he said was crooked attaches to the frame
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