Leaning bed?! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kiwi · 07-19-2010, 08:01 PM

With 1967-1972 Chevrolet/GMC trucks it's not uncommon to see one edge of the bed drooping slightly lower than the other. On my 1971 C10 2WD LWB truck, the passenger-side rear (near the taillight) is a smidge lower than the driver side. I've recently installed new 16-inch wheels/tires and new rear shackles (2-inch drop). The rear leaf springs and shocks on my truck appear to be in decent shape ... but who knows.

Since this is a common problem, I would assume that someone on the forum knows the cause/fix.

Thus, is the bed leaning due to:

1. Worn frame-to-bed bushings?
2. Unevenly worn/sagging rear springs
3. Junk rear shocks
4. Bed damage (bending/twisting/etc.)
5. Or ???

John

07-19-2010, 08:01 PM	#1
Kiwi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 81	Leaning bed?! With 1967-1972 Chevrolet/GMC trucks it's not uncommon to see one edge of the bed drooping slightly lower than the other. On my 1971 C10 2WD LWB truck, the passenger-side rear (near the taillight) is a smidge lower than the driver side. I've recently installed new 16-inch wheels/tires and new rear shackles (2-inch drop). The rear leaf springs and shocks on my truck appear to be in decent shape ... but who knows. Since this is a common problem, I would assume that someone on the forum knows the cause/fix. Thus, is the bed leaning due to: 1. Worn frame-to-bed bushings? 2. Unevenly worn/sagging rear springs 3. Junk rear shocks 4. Bed damage (bending/twisting/etc.) 5. Or ??? John



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