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mendez4474 · 05-17-2011, 01:37 PM

I have a 85 Chevy with lean problem. I have a question about the solution How much do I have to cut the passenger side spring to compensate for the 1" difference here are the measurements floor to fenders on a level surface.

Driver side Passenger side
Front 28 3/8 Front 29 3/8
Rear 28 7/8 Rear 29 3/4

mendez4474 · 05-17-2011, 01:41 PM

I forgot to mention It has 3" spindles with 2" springs and a flip kit all new suspension bushings and shocks. Here are more pics

**Clyde65** · 05-17-2011, 02:03 PM

How long have you had the springs installed? I ask because it will take a little time for the springs to settle a bit. not sure if they will that much but it might be worth waiting a little while. Also it will help if they are cycled some too, is you truck driveable?

Also very nice truck!

mendez4474 · 05-17-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

How long have you had the springs installed? I ask because it will take a little time for the springs to settle a bit. not sure if they will that much but it might be worth waiting a little while. Also it will help if they are cycled some too, is you truck driveable?

Also very nice truck!

Well the truck has been siting on the springs for two months but Its not drivable yet that's what I was thinking drive it for a while and see were it sits
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**Clyde65** · 05-17-2011, 05:26 PM

that is what I would do and did, I put 2" drop springs in the front and it was a little wierd at first, 1K miles latter it dropped it a total of 1.25" from before because of the 40+ year old springs it had.

SCOTI · 05-17-2011, 07:35 PM

Swap the front coils from side to side & see if the measurements change.

Did you do the rear flip kit? Were the leafs ever removed? If so, were the leaf-spring bushing bolts tightend w/the suspension extended or w/the full weight available compressing things? Try loosening these bolts & see if the measurements change.

Nice looking ride!

**LEEVON** · 05-17-2011, 08:54 PM

I would wait until the truck is done, drive it and see BUT I'm not optimistic for you...I had an '87 swb that drove me nuts with 1.5" lean. I swapped springs side to side and there was no change.

Painter D · 05-17-2011, 10:33 PM

For some reason every, and I mean "every" Chevy truck I've ever owned sits a little higher on the pass. side. I always just trim the coil on that side however much it needs to level it out.

mendez4474 · 05-17-2011, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the inputs guys, I have the bolts on the rear still loose they are not tight because I just mounted the bed and notice the lean problem and I might just wait and see but I was thinking on two options cut the spring on the passenger side or order another set of 3" and just use one
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mendez4474 · 07-18-2011, 11:19 AM

Well some updated information on the Lean Problem. I have been driving the truck for a while and re measure for height

Driver Passenger
F 27" F 28"
R 28 1/2" R 29 1/2"

I thought of cutting the passenger side spring but my driver side is rubbing so I need HELP looking for a spacer to compensate for the 1"

**lolife99** · 07-18-2011, 12:02 PM

Belltech makes all kinds of spacers,...

http://www.jegs.com/p/Bell-Tech/Bell...88996/10002/-1

doosekoop · 07-26-2011, 02:27 AM

gotta read these closer , nothing to see here move along!

ps , love the color!!

dukcaln · 07-26-2011, 02:28 AM

very nice ride you got going on

mendez4474 · 07-26-2011, 09:23 AM

I need to lower the rear about 1", I was thinking lowering blocks what do yall think.

SCOTI · 07-26-2011, 10:21 AM

Looks like the rear tires will rub the fender-well lip if you go any more. How much clearance is there?

**tazattitude** · 07-26-2011, 10:25 AM

Personally I think it has a great looking stance to it!

mendez4474 · 07-27-2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Looks like the rear tires will rub the fender-well lip if you go any more. How much clearance is there?

Probably 1/4" clearance the fender lip was grinned down

**lolife99** · 07-27-2011, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Looks like the rear tires will rub the fender-well lip if you go any more. How much clearance is there?

I agree.
I don't think you can go any lower with those wheels.
(without narrowing the rearend)

I assume those are 20x10's on the back.
AE shows they come in 5.5" and 6" backspacing.
Do you have spacers on the rear?
Different rearend housing?
They should be tucked under the fenders with that much backspacing.

mendez4474 · 07-28-2011, 08:37 AM

I have a 2" spacer but I am going to have a 1 1/2 " spacer built so I could have some clearence to tuck the rear in some.

faribran · 07-28-2011, 08:59 AM

i really like your truck.. looks sweet.

mendez4474 · 07-28-2011, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faribran

i really like your truck.. looks sweet.

Thanks

**N2TRUX** · 07-28-2011, 10:56 AM

Truck looks great. Tucking those tires and dropping more will be even better. What size/brand are the tires?

mendez4474 · 07-29-2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Truck looks great. Tucking those tires and dropping more will be even better. What size/brand are the tires?

I have 255/40 on the front 295/40 toyo proxe II

doosekoop · 08-02-2011, 01:07 PM

do you have a color name or code for that paint? Im thinking my 67 stepside might look good with that color. thanks and keep on truckin!!

mendez4474 · 08-03-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by doosekoop

do you have a color name or code for that paint? Im thinking my 67 stepside might look good with that color. thanks and keep on truckin!!

Yea the color code is WA418P/83 Atomic Orange

05-17-2011, 01:37 PM	#1
mendez4474 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 47	Pics after lowered I have a 85 Chevy with lean problem. I have a question about the solution How much do I have to cut the passenger side spring to compensate for the 1" difference here are the measurements floor to fenders on a level surface. Driver side Passenger side Front 28 3/8 Front 29 3/8 Rear 28 7/8 Rear 29 3/4 Attached Images

05-17-2011, 01:41 PM	#2
mendez4474 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 47	Re: Pics after lowered I forgot to mention It has 3" spindles with 2" springs and a flip kit all new suspension bushings and shocks. Here are more pics Attached Images

05-17-2011, 02:03 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Pics after lowered How long have you had the springs installed? I ask because it will take a little time for the springs to settle a bit. not sure if they will that much but it might be worth waiting a little while. Also it will help if they are cycled some too, is you truck driveable? Also very nice truck! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-17-2011, 05:26 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Pics after lowered that is what I would do and did, I put 2" drop springs in the front and it was a little wierd at first, 1K miles latter it dropped it a total of 1.25" from before because of the 40+ year old springs it had. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 05-17-2011 at 05:26 PM.

05-17-2011, 07:35 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Pics after lowered Swap the front coils from side to side & see if the measurements change. Did you do the rear flip kit? Were the leafs ever removed? If so, were the leaf-spring bushing bolts tightend w/the suspension extended or w/the full weight available compressing things? Try loosening these bolts & see if the measurements change. Nice looking ride! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-17-2011, 08:54 PM	#7
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Pics after lowered I would wait until the truck is done, drive it and see BUT I'm not optimistic for you...I had an '87 swb that drove me nuts with 1.5" lean. I swapped springs side to side and there was no change. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

05-17-2011, 10:33 PM	#8
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Pics after lowered For some reason every, and I mean "every" Chevy truck I've ever owned sits a little higher on the pass. side. I always just trim the coil on that side however much it needs to level it out. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 05-17-2011 at 10:33 PM.

05-17-2011, 11:19 PM	#9
mendez4474 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 47	Re: Pics after lowered Thanks for the inputs guys, I have the bolts on the rear still loose they are not tight because I just mounted the bed and notice the lean problem and I might just wait and see but I was thinking on two options cut the spring on the passenger side or order another set of 3" and just use one Posted via Mobile Device

07-18-2011, 11:19 AM	#10
mendez4474 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 47	Re: Pics after lowered Well some updated information on the Lean Problem. I have been driving the truck for a while and re measure for height Driver Passenger F 27" F 28" R 28 1/2" R 29 1/2" I thought of cutting the passenger side spring but my driver side is rubbing so I need HELP looking for a spacer to compensate for the 1"

07-18-2011, 12:02 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Pics after lowered Belltech makes all kinds of spacers,... http://www.jegs.com/p/Bell-Tech/Bell...88996/10002/-1 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-26-2011, 02:27 AM	#12
doosekoop Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: state of washington Posts: 28	Re: Pics after lowered gotta read these closer , nothing to see here move along! ps , love the color!! Last edited by doosekoop; 07-26-2011 at 02:33 AM.

07-26-2011, 02:28 AM	#13
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: Pics after lowered very nice ride you got going on __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

07-26-2011, 09:23 AM	#14
mendez4474 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 47	Re: Pics after lowered I need to lower the rear about 1", I was thinking lowering blocks what do yall think. Attached Images

07-26-2011, 10:21 AM	#15
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Pics after lowered Looks like the rear tires will rub the fender-well lip if you go any more. How much clearance is there? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-26-2011, 10:25 AM	#16
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Pics after lowered Personally I think it has a great looking stance to it! __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video



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07-28-2011, 08:37 AM	#19
mendez4474 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 47	Re: Pics after lowered I have a 2" spacer but I am going to have a 1 1/2 " spacer built so I could have some clearence to tuck the rear in some.

07-28-2011, 08:59 AM	#20
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Pics after lowered i really like your truck.. looks sweet. __________________ "

07-28-2011, 10:56 AM	#22
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Pics after lowered Truck looks great. Tucking those tires and dropping more will be even better. What size/brand are the tires? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-02-2011, 01:07 PM	#24
doosekoop Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: state of washington Posts: 28	Re: Pics after lowered do you have a color name or code for that paint? Im thinking my 67 stepside might look good with that color. thanks and keep on truckin!!

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