How do I know if my rear springs are worn out?

[jrblanke]

Originally Posted by 74 stepside

Trucks usually have a 2" rake from the rear. To compensate a truck load in the bed. Which is why lowering kits are more in the rear than the front. Ive never measured a truck thats perfect from side to side. When you measured the rear, did one fuel tank have more fuel than the other? Also remember the rear fender edges are lower on the body than the fronts. I always measure the fender edge to the wheel center to get more acurrate measurements. Lastly, trucks with factory dual tanks seem to have less lean than single tank trucks. Good luck, Matt.

Matt,
You bring up some good points. The truck does have duel tanks, but I only use the one on the passenger side. I have had the truck since February, and the previous owner had it for 18 years before that. He said he never used the drivers side tank because it didnt have a cap on it, so he just didnt use it.

Also, I did not know about the fender edge being a different height on the rear than on the front, but after looking at it, I do see that. That would make sense why when I measured the height from the fender lip to the ground on both the front and rear, they were within 3/4" of eachother.

I took some more measurements and it looks like I would have to get some exhaust work done if I were to go with the flip kit. After seeing greatdane's truck, I am confident that the truck will have the look I am going for.