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Gas Guzzler · 07-13-2006, 03:50 PM

I posted this already in another part of the forum, and realized that this section was here, so well....now here it is in the correct section

I have an '81 C-10. The truck rides fine however when you look at it from the front, its obvious that the front end of the truck on the driver's side is sitting lower than the passenger's side. Its not really noticable while riding inside though, only when viewing the truck from the front and the issue only seems to be on the front; the rear of the truck appears level. Unfortunately I just moved and don't have my digital camera here with me yet, so I can't post pictures yet. Any suggestions on the problem or solution?

Also, does anyone have any step by step pictures of a drop job?

-Justin

*Shane* · 07-13-2006, 05:16 PM

problem - collapsed coil spring

solution - replace coil spring

Gas Guzzler · 07-13-2006, 05:44 PM

HA HA HA HA! Straight to the point. I like it.

Thanks, I'll check it out

67Fleet · 07-13-2006, 06:07 PM

You've got the infamous "chevy lean". Lot of the newer body style trucks have this problem, even from the factory. Like Shane said, it's most likely one of your coils. Although I wouldn't recommend it, there are companies that make coil limiters that fix this. I think it's a urethane piece that fits in between the coils to limit its travel. Don't know how safe they would be though. Have you isolated the problem to the front for sure?

cdowns · 07-13-2006, 06:07 PM

you could always get yourself a fat girlfriend to sit in the passenger seat and even things out

greasemonkey · 07-13-2006, 07:28 PM

Or better yet, two regular-sized girlfriends.

*Shane* · 07-13-2006, 10:33 PM

better yet still, replace them with lowered springs and just get a girl ...
with big ol' bosoms!

NeverEnough188 · 07-15-2006, 10:20 PM

the poly spacers space up the low side to even it out. and yes, its the typical chevy lean.

Rydn2L0w · 07-29-2006, 09:59 PM

Good excuse to bag it.

07-13-2006, 03:50 PM	#1
Gas Guzzler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3	My truck is slanted! ARGH! I posted this already in another part of the forum, and realized that this section was here, so well....now here it is in the correct section I have an '81 C-10. The truck rides fine however when you look at it from the front, its obvious that the front end of the truck on the driver's side is sitting lower than the passenger's side. Its not really noticable while riding inside though, only when viewing the truck from the front and the issue only seems to be on the front; the rear of the truck appears level. Unfortunately I just moved and don't have my digital camera here with me yet, so I can't post pictures yet. Any suggestions on the problem or solution? Also, does anyone have any step by step pictures of a drop job? -Justin

07-13-2006, 05:16 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: My truck is slanted! ARGH! problem - collapsed coil spring solution - replace coil spring

07-13-2006, 05:44 PM	#3
Gas Guzzler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3	Re: My truck is slanted! ARGH! HA HA HA HA! Straight to the point. I like it. Thanks, I'll check it out

07-13-2006, 06:07 PM	#4
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: My truck is slanted! ARGH! You've got the infamous "chevy lean". Lot of the newer body style trucks have this problem, even from the factory. Like Shane said, it's most likely one of your coils. Although I wouldn't recommend it, there are companies that make coil limiters that fix this. I think it's a urethane piece that fits in between the coils to limit its travel. Don't know how safe they would be though. Have you isolated the problem to the front for sure? __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

07-13-2006, 06:07 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: My truck is slanted! ARGH! you could always get yourself a fat girlfriend to sit in the passenger seat and even things out __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-13-2006, 07:28 PM	#6
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Re: My truck is slanted! ARGH! Or better yet, two regular-sized girlfriends. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

07-13-2006, 10:33 PM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: My truck is slanted! ARGH! better yet still, replace them with lowered springs and just get a girl ... with big ol' bosoms! Last edited by Shane; 07-13-2006 at 10:33 PM.

07-15-2006, 10:20 PM	#8
NeverEnough188 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Des Moines Posts: 7	Re: My truck is slanted! ARGH! the poly spacers space up the low side to even it out. and yes, its the typical chevy lean.

07-29-2006, 09:59 PM	#9
Rydn2L0w Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 123	Re: My truck is slanted! ARGH! Good excuse to bag it.

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