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Old 05-25-2012, 04:29 PM   #1
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Truck unlevel after lowering

I actually did this months ago, but just recently decided to investigate, I installed a 3/5 cpp spring kit on my 63 lwb pickup and the passenger front is about an inch higher than the driverside, I confirmed the springs are seated right, and hoped they would settle. I later noticed this situation goes away when I put the rear of the frame on jack stands....thoughts? Could a binding issue in the rear cause this? Like a shock bottomed out or something? I can't visually see anything wrong, just looking for ideas, thanks. oh and it's very possible this existed before the lowering, but I didn't notice it. Thanks for any help!
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Old 05-25-2012, 05:16 PM   #2
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Re: Truck unlevel after lowering

is the trac bar in the rear stock? if so is the side where it mounts to the frame that is lifted? I think with a 5 inch u need a adjustable trac bar/pan head whatever its called lol
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Old 05-25-2012, 05:23 PM   #3
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Re: Truck unlevel after lowering

It's the opposite side, I did have to get an adjustable trac bar, it almost pushed the passenger tire out the fender opening lol. Thanks for the fast reply
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Old 05-27-2012, 12:33 AM   #4
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Re: Truck unlevel after lowering

Juuust incase someone who may know the answer, might have missed this
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Old 05-27-2012, 10:04 AM   #5
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Re: Truck unlevel after lowering

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It's the opposite side, I did have to get an adjustable trac bar, it almost pushed the passenger tire out the fender opening lol. Thanks for the fast reply
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i bought the same kit and have the same problem mine is higher buy a half inch on p.s. ive checked springs , cab mounts etc.
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Old 05-27-2012, 02:11 PM   #6
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Re: Truck unlevel after lowering

That's interesting, in the near future I'm gonna add dropped spindles to the front and blocks to the rear, I think at that time I will swap coils side to side and see what happens. Anyone know of any drawbacks to trimming just one coil if need be? Yea that sounded like a horrible idea just typing it lol.
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