New shocks...which ones/how to?

[R@nger]

Originally Posted by dougs69c10

your leanin problem is prob old saggy springs

Is there anyway I can tell if that is for sure the problem?

[70rs/ss]

That is it or else the upper A-arm is not shimmed correctly. New springs is almost a guarentee to need changing on these 30+ year old trucks, then a front end alingment and all will be good (check your tie rod ends and your ball joints, come to think of it, you may have a ball joint issue (it would be real bad if this is the case) Take some picts with the wheel tured all the way out so we can see everything and then we can offer better advice.

[R@nger]

Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

That is it or else the upper A-arm is not shimmed correctly. New springs is almost a guarentee to need changing on these 30+ year old trucks, then a front end alingment and all will be good (check your tie rod ends and your ball joints, come to think of it, you may have a ball joint issue (it would be real bad if this is the case) Take some picts with the wheel tured all the way out so we can see everything and then we can offer better advice.

I'll try to take pics tomorrow...thanks for the help

[R@nger]

Here we go...pics. If you want any different angles let me know.

Showing the wheel tilted:


Tilted wheel close up with wheel turned all the way out:


Closer shot:


Other side:


Close up:


If I need new springs where can I get them and how much do they usually run?