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tenochiturbide · 09-22-2007, 10:22 PM

As you all may know I heve been working on my truck... so here is the problem... I installed a new set of 2 1/2" drop spindles and 2" drop coils!! along with a front sway bar!! and for some reason the drivers side is higher then the other!!! about 3/4" i checked the spring thinkin' it could be out of the pocket but no!!! i moved it around but still no luck!! What could it be???? Thanks !!! I'll try to post some pics tomorrow!!

**Palf70Step** · 09-22-2007, 10:25 PM

What is the shape of you cab mounts.

Probably what you are thinking though if you didn't notice it before you swapped springs. Check the seating on both sides.

tenochiturbide · 09-22-2007, 10:29 PM

mmmmm i'll check tomorrow!!! thanks for the idea!!!

dave3156 · 09-23-2007, 06:08 AM

Also check your radiator support. They rust out on the passengers side under the battery and where they mount to the frame could be so rusty it has dropped down a little in the front. The front of the fender bolts to it so it could make the front passenger side a little lower than the drivers side. Mine had this problem and i fixed it with a new radiator support.

earl87gta · 09-23-2007, 06:21 AM

I would pic a spot on the frame to mesure from if the frame is level then its time to start checking the body.

tenochiturbide · 09-23-2007, 08:55 AM

Thanks for all the help!! I'll spend the day checking all of that options!!!

cdowns · 09-23-2007, 09:34 AM

did you check that the springs were the same height b-4 installing?? i've seen and heard of alot that aren't from suppliers that aren't that conscious of quality control

tenochiturbide · 09-23-2007, 09:36 AM

well I put 'em side to side and they seem to be equal~! I call early classic and they told me to swap 'em left to right!! and see what happen!!

**Boog** · 09-23-2007, 10:00 AM

I seem to remember years ago some factory springs were vehicle side specific. I don't know about these aftermarket springs though. Did the ECE guy talk like this is a common occurence?
As said you need to measure the frame to floor at same points right and left to make sure it is not a body misalignment prob or low tire, etc.
I have also heard of some guys having to send their springs back to be replaced but not sure of which company they came from.
Also worth mentioning is quite often springs will take some time to settle after installation. Drive it some and remeasure.

71tahoe · 09-23-2007, 10:07 AM

Also check your back springs. When we first bagged my son's truck, the before measurements were about 1" higher on the front PS. With bags it was almost perfect. The rear coils were the difference (PO heated them).

09-22-2007, 10:22 PM	#1
tenochiturbide Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 53	One side higher~ As you all may know I heve been working on my truck... so here is the problem... I installed a new set of 2 1/2" drop spindles and 2" drop coils!! along with a front sway bar!! and for some reason the drivers side is higher then the other!!! about 3/4" i checked the spring thinkin' it could be out of the pocket but no!!! i moved it around but still no luck!! What could it be???? Thanks !!! I'll try to post some pics tomorrow!! __________________

09-22-2007, 10:25 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: One side higher~ What is the shape of you cab mounts. Probably what you are thinking though if you didn't notice it before you swapped springs. Check the seating on both sides. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-22-2007, 10:29 PM	#3
tenochiturbide Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 53	Re: One side higher~ mmmmm i'll check tomorrow!!! thanks for the idea!!! __________________

09-23-2007, 06:08 AM	#4
dave3156 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 336	Re: One side higher~ Also check your radiator support. They rust out on the passengers side under the battery and where they mount to the frame could be so rusty it has dropped down a little in the front. The front of the fender bolts to it so it could make the front passenger side a little lower than the drivers side. Mine had this problem and i fixed it with a new radiator support.

09-23-2007, 06:21 AM	#5
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: One side higher~ I would pic a spot on the frame to mesure from if the frame is level then its time to start checking the body. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

09-23-2007, 08:55 AM	#6
tenochiturbide Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 53	Re: One side higher~ Thanks for all the help!! I'll spend the day checking all of that options!!! __________________

09-23-2007, 09:34 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: One side higher~ did you check that the springs were the same height b-4 installing?? i've seen and heard of alot that aren't from suppliers that aren't that conscious of quality control __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-23-2007, 09:36 AM	#8
tenochiturbide Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 53	Re: One side higher~ well I put 'em side to side and they seem to be equal~! I call early classic and they told me to swap 'em left to right!! and see what happen!! __________________

09-23-2007, 10:00 AM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: One side higher~ I seem to remember years ago some factory springs were vehicle side specific. I don't know about these aftermarket springs though. Did the ECE guy talk like this is a common occurence? As said you need to measure the frame to floor at same points right and left to make sure it is not a body misalignment prob or low tire, etc. I have also heard of some guys having to send their springs back to be replaced but not sure of which company they came from. Also worth mentioning is quite often springs will take some time to settle after installation. Drive it some and remeasure. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-23-2007, 10:07 AM	#10
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: One side higher~ Also check your back springs. When we first bagged my son's truck, the before measurements were about 1" higher on the front PS. With bags it was almost perfect. The rear coils were the difference (PO heated them). Last edited by 71tahoe; 09-23-2007 at 10:08 AM.



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