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Old 01-02-2011, 08:59 PM   #1
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i put a set of drop leafes on my 85. the truck sits crocked side to side. its off by about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
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Old 01-03-2011, 10:28 AM   #2
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Try searching chevy lean. It's possible it was always that way, however it is more noticeable with the fenders close to the tires now.
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Old 01-03-2011, 10:47 AM   #3
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lol mine has it too... leans to the driver side (same side as gas tank.)
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mine as well about 3/4" to the driver side, but I can even it out with my bags!
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mine as well about 3/4" to the driver side, but I can even it out with my bags!
lol i can even mine out too.... i can go to the pass side and sit hahahaha
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Old 01-03-2011, 05:37 PM   #6
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i put a set of drop leafes on my 85. the truck sits crocked side to side. its off by about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
Yep - put a spacer between the spring perch and the spring on the low side.

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