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06-18-2009, 12:41 AM
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truck not setting level
i have a problem with my truck i got a 86 c-10 the truck seems to be leaning to one side i posted in the suspension section with no answer Ive looked over my suspension cant really figure it out any input would be appreciated ill post pics of both side of trucks look at the pass side sits higher than drivers side
Last edited by 69chevy1; 06-18-2009 at 12:43 AM. |
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06-18-2009, 01:15 AM
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In the Forgotten far North.
 
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Re: truck not setting level
How many miles?
Can't see any differance in those pics. Take a pic from directly in back and the same from the front so we can see how much it's listing to one side. With a tape measure, measure from the ground up to the top of the wheel well opening and post your findings as well.
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06-18-2009, 01:46 AM
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Re: truck not setting level
which way is it leaning?
i see a p side fuel tank. how big are you? whe you put the new coils in were the coil ends seated in the same position in both cups? they have a notch they sit in do the leafs have the same amount of layers and layer lengths. springs weaken over time and will settle differently. |
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06-18-2009, 06:37 AM
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Re: truck not setting level
You need to get a bigger gf.
 But seriously, it's very common. People call it the "Chevy Lean". Between the driver and gas tank, the left side springs just seem to get tired. New springs & bushings all around will fix it, not to mention make your truck ride a whole bunch better.
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06-18-2009, 07:11 AM
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Yes. They used to do that even when new in the factory, although we called it "box lean". About once a year we'd fire up some big experiment to try and fix it (...never did...). I'd just shim (either at the suspension or between the box and frame) until you get it the way you want it. MHO - K PS - sweet truck, btw... 
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06-18-2009, 11:44 AM
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Re: truck not setting level
Nice looking truck!
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06-18-2009, 02:08 PM
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Re: truck not setting level
I agree. Great truck. If you figure out a great & fairly easy way to fix it, let us know. My thought...before seeing the pictures...was maybe body mounts, but thats not the case based on the fact that the bed sits level to the cab.
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06-18-2009, 04:13 PM
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06-18-2009, 07:44 PM
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Re: truck not setting level
thanks for the input
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