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PureChevy · 11-26-2003, 10:04 AM

it seems like my truck leans to the drivers side. I am a big guy, but not that big. Is this something that happens with older trucks? I was thinking about an add-a-leaf, but then i was worried that the drivers side would be higher then the passenger side. I think what would help is an add-a-leaf on all corners. What do yall think?

i think that i have leafs at all corners. I will have to look.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-26-2003, 12:03 PM

Sounds like your truck has the Chevrolet Lean. It is quite common in the 2 wheel drive trucks. Although I haven't seen it much in the 4X4s. You could have a couple of things going on.
1.) After 30+ years of use, more weight has been on the left side of the truck causing uneven ware on the springs.
2.) Something real common to the 4X4s, is a broken leaf spring in one of your spring pacs. (Check them for cracks)
3.) Worn spring bushings, (not likely but worth a check anyway)
4.) Broken Shackle. (Again not likely, because you probably already checked for that)
The only fix that I know of that wouldn't be considered a bandaid, would be if your springs are not broken, your bushings not worn out, or you don't have a broken shackle, would be to either have your springs re-arched (all of them) or to replace them with new springs (again, all of them.) To replace only a pair may improve the problem, however all of your springs are worn.
A temporary fix would be to add spacers between your springs and rear ends, however if you are going to go to that extent I would just replace the springs. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

cdowns · 11-26-2003, 12:27 PM

there is a real simple fix to this problem :
GET A FAT GIRLFRIEND !!!!

**Stocker** · 11-26-2003, 01:40 PM

Nice avatar!

It would take some effort, but you could swap the springs side-to-side, you'd at least know for sure if the springs had weakened & settled over the years. If so, you could even leave them that way, maybe for several more years! Cheap fix...

After talking with a bunch of people several years ago, I decided not to re-arch my sagging front springs - I bought new ones.

11-26-2003, 10:04 AM	#1
PureChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hickory, North Carolina Posts: 340	truck is leaning??? it seems like my truck leans to the drivers side. I am a big guy, but not that big. Is this something that happens with older trucks? I was thinking about an add-a-leaf, but then i was worried that the drivers side would be higher then the passenger side. I think what would help is an add-a-leaf on all corners. What do yall think? i think that i have leafs at all corners. I will have to look. __________________ 1972 k10 4x4 LWB (Sold in 2005)

11-26-2003, 12:03 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Sounds like your truck has the Chevrolet Lean. It is quite common in the 2 wheel drive trucks. Although I haven't seen it much in the 4X4s. You could have a couple of things going on. 1.) After 30+ years of use, more weight has been on the left side of the truck causing uneven ware on the springs. 2.) Something real common to the 4X4s, is a broken leaf spring in one of your spring pacs. (Check them for cracks) 3.) Worn spring bushings, (not likely but worth a check anyway) 4.) Broken Shackle. (Again not likely, because you probably already checked for that) The only fix that I know of that wouldn't be considered a bandaid, would be if your springs are not broken, your bushings not worn out, or you don't have a broken shackle, would be to either have your springs re-arched (all of them) or to replace them with new springs (again, all of them.) To replace only a pair may improve the problem, however all of your springs are worn. A temporary fix would be to add spacers between your springs and rear ends, however if you are going to go to that extent I would just replace the springs. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-26-2003, 12:27 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	there is a real simple fix to this problem : GET A FAT GIRLFRIEND !!!! __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-26-2003, 01:40 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Nice avatar! It would take some effort, but you could swap the springs side-to-side, you'd at least know for sure if the springs had weakened & settled over the years. If so, you could even leave them that way, maybe for several more years! Cheap fix... After talking with a bunch of people several years ago, I decided not to re-arch my sagging front springs - I bought new ones. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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