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ProudSoul · 10-13-2016, 05:35 PM

Lowered my 77 SWB and noticed that it sits lower on the passenger side probably due to spring fatigue from the fuel tank hanging on that side (I always keep it full). I know the proper thing to do is to use new springs but that costs money, money that I already blew slamming it.

The rear is flipped with lowering blocks. I plan to take the blocks of the lower side to raise it level. The front is 3 inch spindles and 1 coil cut from each spring. I want to try swaping front springs side to side and am also curious about whether cutting a small amount (like 1/8 of a coil) from the stronger spring will level it out.

Its an old truck, I know its going to lean but I just want to minimize it as much as I can......Any input?

10-13-2016, 05:35 PM	#1
ProudSoul Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 63	Leveling out the Chevy lean? Lowered my 77 SWB and noticed that it sits lower on the passenger side probably due to spring fatigue from the fuel tank hanging on that side (I always keep it full). I know the proper thing to do is to use new springs but that costs money, money that I already blew slamming it. The rear is flipped with lowering blocks. I plan to take the blocks of the lower side to raise it level. The front is 3 inch spindles and 1 coil cut from each spring. I want to try swaping front springs side to side and am also curious about whether cutting a small amount (like 1/8 of a coil) from the stronger spring will level it out. Its an old truck, I know its going to lean but I just want to minimize it as much as I can......Any input?



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