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ozbowhunter · 03-03-2013, 06:40 PM

so working on the truck today i noticed a slight lean to the drivers side looking at it from the front
what parts do i need to look at to find out why
springs? bushings? any info would be great so i know where to start

Southcity · 03-03-2013, 07:10 PM

Park truck on the most level ground possible, snap a few photos so we can get a few sets of eyes to assess the issue.

Causes for a lean to the driver said can be many or a combination of things: eg. suspension parts, panel & bumper alignment, low air on drivers side tire etc.

Does a visual check of underside and suspension parts turn anything up? Is suspension stock or modified?

ozbowhunter · 03-03-2013, 10:45 PM

will do there is no bumper on at the moment so its not that maybe bushings pics to follow

INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-03-2013, 11:06 PM

Cab bushings or rear leafs are the most common cause
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ozbowhunter · 03-04-2013, 12:51 AM

Will check them if it's the rear leafs do I just replace them or is there a fix
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c10derek · 03-04-2013, 12:53 AM

Seems like a good excuse to start an air bag project!
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DREAMER1 · 03-04-2013, 04:23 PM

^^^X2^^^
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ozbowhunter · 03-07-2013, 12:42 AM

if it's the rear leafs do I just replace them or is there a fix
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**rs74** · 03-07-2013, 01:00 AM

Have you tried to swap leafs from one side to the other. I hear some say they have done this and it helped. Are the cab mounts and bushings in good shape. Have you done any measuring to see what corner is leaning? If it is the spring I say just replace it. Do you have a spring shop in your area. Did you get any photos yet?

killthewabbit · 03-10-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rs74

Have you tried to swap leafs from one side to the other. I hear some say they have done this and it helped.

I had that lean, but it wasn't noticable until after I lowered my truck. Then it stuck out like a sore thumb. I swapped my leafs side to side and it got really close to level. I guess 30 years of the gas tank and driver on the same side is what caused this issue

ozbowhunter · 03-11-2013, 04:47 PM

ok tried to do a leaf swap but could not get the nuts off the u bolts holding the leafs to the axle tried heat and impact wrench so put it all back together and will let it soak with penetrating oil and will try again later

gGMC DOG · 03-11-2013, 05:45 PM

mine does this but i have noticed it does it more when the gas tank is full having only one side tank

03-03-2013, 06:40 PM	#1
ozbowhunter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St Augustine, florida Posts: 147	suspension problems ????? so working on the truck today i noticed a slight lean to the drivers side looking at it from the front what parts do i need to look at to find out why springs? bushings? any info would be great so i know where to start

03-03-2013, 07:10 PM	#2
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: suspension problems ????? Park truck on the most level ground possible, snap a few photos so we can get a few sets of eyes to assess the issue. Causes for a lean to the driver said can be many or a combination of things: eg. suspension parts, panel & bumper alignment, low air on drivers side tire etc. Does a visual check of underside and suspension parts turn anything up? Is suspension stock or modified? __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

03-03-2013, 10:45 PM	#3
ozbowhunter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St Augustine, florida Posts: 147	Re: suspension problems ????? will do there is no bumper on at the moment so its not that maybe bushings pics to follow

03-03-2013, 11:06 PM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: suspension problems ????? Cab bushings or rear leafs are the most common cause Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-04-2013, 12:51 AM	#5
ozbowhunter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St Augustine, florida Posts: 147	Re: suspension problems ????? Will check them if it's the rear leafs do I just replace them or is there a fix Posted via Mobile Device

03-04-2013, 12:53 AM	#6
c10derek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Barbara, California/Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 87	Re: suspension problems ????? Seems like a good excuse to start an air bag project! Posted via Mobile Device

03-04-2013, 04:23 PM	#7
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: suspension problems ????? ^^^X2^^^ Posted via Mobile Device

03-07-2013, 12:42 AM	#8
ozbowhunter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St Augustine, florida Posts: 147	Re: suspension problems ????? if it's the rear leafs do I just replace them or is there a fix Posted via Mobile Device

03-07-2013, 01:00 AM	#9
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: suspension problems ????? Have you tried to swap leafs from one side to the other. I hear some say they have done this and it helped. Are the cab mounts and bushings in good shape. Have you done any measuring to see what corner is leaning? If it is the spring I say just replace it. Do you have a spring shop in your area. Did you get any photos yet? __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-11-2013, 04:47 PM	#11
ozbowhunter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St Augustine, florida Posts: 147	Re: suspension problems ????? ok tried to do a leaf swap but could not get the nuts off the u bolts holding the leafs to the axle tried heat and impact wrench so put it all back together and will let it soak with penetrating oil and will try again later

03-11-2013, 05:45 PM	#12
gGMC DOG Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Over yonder Posts: 259	Re: suspension problems ????? mine does this but i have noticed it does it more when the gas tank is full having only one side tank



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