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gmclowsierra

01-02-2011 08:59 PM

leaf spring

i put a set of drop leafes on my 85. the truck sits crocked side to side. its off by about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

Dapper Dan

01-03-2011 10:28 AM

Re: leaf spring

Try searching chevy lean. It's possible it was always that way, however it is more noticeable with the fenders close to the tires now.

1tonchevy

01-03-2011 10:47 AM

Re: leaf spring

lol mine has it too... leans to the driver side (same side as gas tank.)

mooseknuckles

01-03-2011 12:30 PM

Re: leaf spring

mine as well about 3/4" to the driver side, but I can even it out with my bags!

1tonchevy

01-03-2011 12:56 PM

Re: leaf spring

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles (Post 4385292)

mine as well about 3/4" to the driver side, but I can even it out with my bags!

lol i can even mine out too.... i can go to the pass side and sit hahahaha

Keith Seymore

01-03-2011 05:37 PM

Re: leaf spring

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmclowsierra (Post 4384101)

i put a set of drop leafes on my 85. the truck sits crocked side to side. its off by about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

Yep - put a spacer between the spring perch and the spring on the low side.

K

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