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01-12-2004, 10:47 PM
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Tasty Cakes!
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leaning truck
Hey guys,
I posted earlier about helping my friend remove some leafs from his truck. Well, with your help, we accomplished that feat. But now the front driver's side is one inch higher than the other corners. Could it be that all of the other springs have more give? Or is there something else amiss? I don't know the history of this truck (if it was wrecked or not). Should I just heat up that coil to bring it down? Help! 
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01-12-2004, 11:17 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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never heat coils it can be very dangerous. if you have spring problems switch out the whole set. mine leans too and thats what im doin to mine especially if youre a big gguy like me the springs ont he left seem to wear faster than theright one especially if the gas tank is on that side.. more weight on a side wears it out more
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01-13-2004, 04:22 PM
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As has been pointed out before, if the truck is a 73-87, the gas tanks can cause it to lean one way or the other based on how much gas is in each tank.
When you measure, make sure you measure from the fender lip to the bottom of the wheel. That way, if the tires are not aired up evenly you still get a consistent measurement. All vehicles are off by a little bit, typically. You don't notice it until you start making changes to the suspension, then it becomes apparent. I measured mine last night, and the two sides are off by about 1/4 inch. EVERYTHING in the front suspension is new. Everything has zero miles on it except the springs, which have about 500 miles on them. Slonaker |
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01-13-2004, 08:48 PM
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1/4 sounds pretty good to the 3 inches that my 85 swb was leaning when i bought it.
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01-13-2004, 09:49 PM
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Certainly. My point was that, even with new parts, it still is not likely to be perfect.
I hope you got a good deal on it.  Slonaker |
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01-14-2004, 11:09 AM
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Quote:
I think you mean fender lip to center of hub to get a consistant measurement.
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01-14-2004, 11:52 AM
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The distance from the center of the hub to the bottom of my wheel never changes. Does yours?
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