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four-eyed stang · 03-08-2006, 01:48 AM

I am going to buy an 81 LWB this weekend from a buddy of mine and noticed that the truck is uneven in height at the back of the truck. Both tires are aired up. What could be causing this, weakened leaf spring?

Russell · 03-08-2006, 02:02 AM

Probally a broken leaf. My GMC used to sit about 2" lower on the left than the right becuase of that

four-eyed stang · 03-08-2006, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Probally a broken leaf. My GMC used to sit about 2" lower on the left than the right becuase of that

That was what I figured. I am going to put new overload springs on it as it is going to be used as a tow vehicle. I guy at my work told me that alot of old Chevy 1/2 ton farm trucks had cracked frames because they use to but full hay bails in the back and would crack them bouncing down the road. I figured if the frame was busted it would be alot worse than it was.

bluex · 03-08-2006, 06:49 AM

If its just a slight difference it could be from the gas tank. All the years of hauling around 20 gals of gas on one side makes that side sit a little lower.

MylilBowTie · 03-08-2006, 12:34 PM

Could also be that the bed supports are rusted away and letting it drop down on one side.

03-08-2006, 01:48 AM	#1
four-eyed stang Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 29	81 LWB uneven in the back I am going to buy an 81 LWB this weekend from a buddy of mine and noticed that the truck is uneven in height at the back of the truck. Both tires are aired up. What could be causing this, weakened leaf spring?

03-08-2006, 02:02 AM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: 81 LWB uneven in the back Probally a broken leaf. My GMC used to sit about 2" lower on the left than the right becuase of that __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-08-2006, 06:49 AM	#4
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: 81 LWB uneven in the back If its just a slight difference it could be from the gas tank. All the years of hauling around 20 gals of gas on one side makes that side sit a little lower. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

03-08-2006, 12:34 PM	#5
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: 81 LWB uneven in the back Could also be that the bed supports are rusted away and letting it drop down on one side. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI



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