Front end isn't level after all new parts. Can't drive it.

[t76turbo]

Just got done installing all new front end stuff on my 70 swb 2wd.

I installed mcgauphys drop spindles, mcgauphys drop springs part number 6082-2 (2 inch), mcgauphy shocks, new ball joints and tie rod ends on the factory control arms. It is all 71-72 parts on the 70 crossmember with disk brakes.

After the install, I noticed it was rubbing the fender liner on the drivers side even driving straight. The truck had a slight lean with the cut springs the PO had installed so I thought they were just sagging and new parts would correct it. Obviously it did not.

So at this point the truck is not drive able. It currently has 15x8 steel wheels front and back with the same size tires. They measure out to be about 29.5 inches tall.

My mechanic friend who helped me install everything verified both springs are in the pockets on the lower control arms and appear centered in the upper pocket.

He measured from the bottom lip of the upper spring pocket to a point on the lower control arm. The passengers side was 4.5 inches. The drivers was 3.5 inches. Almost like the spring isn't in the pocket but it is. And even if it wasn't, all that would mean is the passenger side would drop another inch and rub too.


I don't know what else to note here. Can someone give me some advice on what else could cause the spring height on one side to be an inch less than the other side? The springs appeared the same height uninstalled when I opened the box originally and the part numbers at the same.

At this point I am thinking about trying to find a spring spacer to raise the side that rubs to match the other just to get it back to my house from his where we used his lift.