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softballnrd27 · 09-24-2010, 08:56 PM

I took some measurements on the outside of the truck to try and find out why my truck sits higher on the d.side. All the measurement were taken at the center of the wheelwell.
D.Side rear-26 3/8"
P.Side Rear-27 3/8"
D.Side Front- 28 3/8"
P.side Rear- 28 3/8"
Where else should I take measurements? I really want to figure this out bc I hate the way it sits right now.

RandyP · 09-24-2010, 09:41 PM

Mine sits 1" higher on the passenger side, both front and rear. I just live with it.

Sillyoldman · 09-24-2010, 09:44 PM

Just a guess but check rad support & cab mount bushings.

irishman999 · 09-24-2010, 09:51 PM

Mine sat for 10 years with flat tires and seems to have altered my ride height, (leaf springs). New springs should fix it you would think.

3r!c84 · 09-24-2010, 10:14 PM

the "chevy lean'' yup mines got that one to 2 inchs lower on the drivers side

RandyP · 09-24-2010, 10:20 PM

I figured it was just a big boy who owned mine before.

Funny thing is though, we totally rebuilt my front end, new HD springs and everything. But still measures almost exactly 1" higher on the right. I was sorta worried but since the rear measures out the same way, figured it just had a lean built in to it. Mine does have new bushings on the core support, but we have not done the cab bushings yet.

camshaftgsxr · 09-24-2010, 11:08 PM

It's the squarebody lean
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tucsonjwt · 09-25-2010, 10:36 AM

I have owned 73, 76, and 83 C20 longbed regular cabs - all had a slight lean to the right or left, when looking at the top edge of the box bulkhead relative to the rear window/window molding. Many things can cause this (squashed cab mounts, springs, front end parts, etc. - but all squares I have seen have some amount of lean. If all parts are serviceable, then I don't let it concern me.

knightowl73 · 09-25-2010, 10:41 AM

yeah mine does the same, but i guess m,y previous owner had a really fat wife (passenger) since mine leans about a inch and a half lower on the right. i thought id "fix" it when i lowered itbyt cutting the front coils but it still sits the same, just lower.

mine is the passenger coil spring. i jacked it up just a bit just to see n yep, it leveled it out. i bought some of them rubber spring spacer things, but couldnt get them wedged in there so im living with mine for now. prolly cut some dually coils down and see if that works. if i can ever find one at my pickapart. they only change out their cars seems yearly

09-24-2010, 08:56 PM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Need help, truck sits a little higher on one side I took some measurements on the outside of the truck to try and find out why my truck sits higher on the d.side. All the measurement were taken at the center of the wheelwell. D.Side rear-26 3/8" P.Side Rear-27 3/8" D.Side Front- 28 3/8" P.side Rear- 28 3/8" Where else should I take measurements? I really want to figure this out bc I hate the way it sits right now. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

09-24-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Need help, truck sits a little higher on one side Mine sits 1" higher on the passenger side, both front and rear. I just live with it. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-24-2010, 09:44 PM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Need help, truck sits a little higher on one side Just a guess but check rad support & cab mount bushings. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

09-24-2010, 09:51 PM	#4
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: Need help, truck sits a little higher on one side Mine sat for 10 years with flat tires and seems to have altered my ride height, (leaf springs). New springs should fix it you would think.

09-24-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Need help, truck sits a little higher on one side the "chevy lean'' yup mines got that one to 2 inchs lower on the drivers side __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-24-2010, 10:20 PM	#6
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Need help, truck sits a little higher on one side I figured it was just a big boy who owned mine before. Funny thing is though, we totally rebuilt my front end, new HD springs and everything. But still measures almost exactly 1" higher on the right. I was sorta worried but since the rear measures out the same way, figured it just had a lean built in to it. Mine does have new bushings on the core support, but we have not done the cab bushings yet. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-24-2010, 11:08 PM	#7
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: Need help, truck sits a little higher on one side It's the squarebody lean Posted via Mobile Device __________________

09-25-2010, 10:36 AM	#8
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Need help, truck sits a little higher on one side I have owned 73, 76, and 83 C20 longbed regular cabs - all had a slight lean to the right or left, when looking at the top edge of the box bulkhead relative to the rear window/window molding. Many things can cause this (squashed cab mounts, springs, front end parts, etc. - but all squares I have seen have some amount of lean. If all parts are serviceable, then I don't let it concern me.

09-25-2010, 10:41 AM	#9
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: Need help, truck sits a little higher on one side yeah mine does the same, but i guess m,y previous owner had a really fat wife (passenger) since mine leans about a inch and a half lower on the right. i thought id "fix" it when i lowered itbyt cutting the front coils but it still sits the same, just lower. mine is the passenger coil spring. i jacked it up just a bit just to see n yep, it leveled it out. i bought some of them rubber spring spacer things, but couldnt get them wedged in there so im living with mine for now. prolly cut some dually coils down and see if that works. if i can ever find one at my pickapart. they only change out their cars seems yearly __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs



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