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76bonanza · 09-12-2005, 10:35 AM

I just bought a 68 with 3 inches in front and 4 inches in rear. springs in front and blocks and springs in rear.

Question is it sits about 1/2 to 1 inch lower on drivers side front and rear and when you sit in it it really squats on drivers side Is this from cheap shocks or is it just broke in on driver side more about 7 months on lowering and only driver has ever been in it.

sneakysnake · 09-12-2005, 03:00 PM

Not sure if your body mounts or your springs are your problem but shocks wont have any thing to do with the ride height.Unless they are to short and are bottomed out on the up travel

Frizzle Fry · 09-12-2005, 03:48 PM

Put it on a level surface and jack the rear-end with the jack under the diff. Once both rear tires are off the ground, look at the rear-end relative to the frame and take various measurements. Remember if you don't have an adjustable panhard bar the rear end is off to the right, so don't let that throw you off. Check the front with it jacked this way too. You should be able to determine if the problem is in the front or rear using this method. If I had to guess, I'd say it's probably a spring issue. Check the rear U-bolt nuts too.

chevjayfsd · 09-12-2005, 04:34 PM

Could it be the infamous Chevy Lean?

76bonanza · 09-12-2005, 05:10 PM

frizzel what do you mean off to the right? I dont think the bar is adjustable it is higher on the passenger side and when I sit in it it really leans. The body mounts and spring are new but dont know what kind they are.
Also if the spring were new and the 200 pound guy was the only one in it driving it for a few months could the springs just be settled more on that sied?

What is the chevy lean?

chevjayfsd · 09-12-2005, 05:46 PM

If you look at most Chevrolet trucks, new and old, they are all leaning one way or another, if you see a 67-72 parked at the mall, go measure both sides and you will get a diff. measurement...

Thats in most cases
Jason

tomatocity · 09-12-2005, 05:47 PM

I agree with Frizzle Fry. If that does not work try disconnecting anything that can limit the travel of your suspension. You can disconnect the panhard bar and shocks, one at a time. If this does not work it could be the trailing arms. loosen and re-torque anything of the suspension anchor points.

Frizzle Fry · 09-12-2005, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76bonanza

frizzel what do you mean off to the right? I dont think the bar is adjustable it is higher on the passenger side and when I sit in it it really leans. The body mounts and spring are new but dont know what kind they are.
Also if the spring were new and the 200 pound guy was the only one in it driving it for a few months could the springs just be settled more on that sied?

What is the chevy lean?

The rearend will be off-center to the right on a lowered truck with a stock PHB, so if you measure from the tires to the wheel arches this will have to be factored in. It shouldn't sag that much on one side.

Edit: Just measure a the bump stops

Rdrdave · 09-13-2005, 07:33 PM

does it have a sway bar in it? If not, it has ...a** lean. Means your heavy a** is making it lean!

76bonanza · 09-13-2005, 08:03 PM

I dont think so they did not come stock did they? The sway bar is the one in the front right?

Rdrdave · 09-13-2005, 11:08 PM

Some/most came with a front sway bay. Yes it is in the front. Mine didn't have one and it was always slushy feeling. Threw on a 1.25 and wow what a difference.

09-12-2005, 10:35 AM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	lowering question I just bought a 68 with 3 inches in front and 4 inches in rear. springs in front and blocks and springs in rear. Question is it sits about 1/2 to 1 inch lower on drivers side front and rear and when you sit in it it really squats on drivers side Is this from cheap shocks or is it just broke in on driver side more about 7 months on lowering and only driver has ever been in it. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

09-12-2005, 04:34 PM	#4
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Could it be the infamous Chevy Lean? __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

09-12-2005, 05:10 PM	#5
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	frizzel what do you mean off to the right? I dont think the bar is adjustable it is higher on the passenger side and when I sit in it it really leans. The body mounts and spring are new but dont know what kind they are. Also if the spring were new and the 200 pound guy was the only one in it driving it for a few months could the springs just be settled more on that sied? What is the chevy lean? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO Last edited by 76bonanza; 09-12-2005 at 05:13 PM.

09-12-2005, 05:46 PM	#6
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	If you look at most Chevrolet trucks, new and old, they are all leaning one way or another, if you see a 67-72 parked at the mall, go measure both sides and you will get a diff. measurement... Thats in most cases Jason __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

09-12-2005, 05:47 PM	#7
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	I agree with Frizzle Fry. If that does not work try disconnecting anything that can limit the travel of your suspension. You can disconnect the panhard bar and shocks, one at a time. If this does not work it could be the trailing arms. loosen and re-torque anything of the suspension anchor points. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

09-12-2005, 03:00 PM	#2
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Not sure if your body mounts or your springs are your problem but shocks wont have any thing to do with the ride height.Unless they are to short and are bottomed out on the up travel

09-12-2005, 03:48 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Put it on a level surface and jack the rear-end with the jack under the diff. Once both rear tires are off the ground, look at the rear-end relative to the frame and take various measurements. Remember if you don't have an adjustable panhard bar the rear end is off to the right, so don't let that throw you off. Check the front with it jacked this way too. You should be able to determine if the problem is in the front or rear using this method. If I had to guess, I'd say it's probably a spring issue. Check the rear U-bolt nuts too.

09-13-2005, 07:33 PM	#9
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	does it have a sway bar in it? If not, it has ...a lean. Means your heavy a is making it lean!

09-13-2005, 08:03 PM	#10
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	I dont think so they did not come stock did they? The sway bar is the one in the front right? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

09-13-2005, 11:08 PM	#11
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Some/most came with a front sway bay. Yes it is in the front. Mine didn't have one and it was always slushy feeling. Threw on a 1.25 and wow what a difference.



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