Front Passenger side sits higher..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GMC Guy · 12-23-2009, 03:31 PM

i put a 3/3 drop on my truck a few weeks ago and really love the stance. i used Bell Tech 3" drop spindles and shackles and hangers in the back. i didn't notice anything at first, but a friend pointed out to me that the front passenger side sits about 1/2" to 3/4" higher than the driver side. i measured when i got home and he was right. i didn't mess with the coils or leaves at all when installing the kit.

the truck rides fine and everything, i just never noticed. i may take it to my tire shop today and ask about it. But is there anything i can do to level it out?

i realized that it probably looks a little funny when i drive down the road and the driver side is even lower!

dbmx66 · 12-24-2009, 12:04 AM

mine is even more wacky, my front left sits about 1/2 inch lower then the right side and the rear left sits about 3/4-1 inch lower then the rear right? i have no idea man haha, its bugging the crap out of me tho thats for sure.

thrtsxchambers · 12-24-2009, 12:50 AM

I have heard of this before and it is something from the factory from I am told. The factory gm lean. Mine is bagged and notice one side still sits lower until it lays on the ground.

GMC Guy · 12-24-2009, 01:00 AM

i wish my friend didn't point that out to me...now it's all i think about....

lol

*2tons of fun* · 12-24-2009, 04:01 AM

are the coils seated properly? there are notches and spots that the coils fits into, if they are not in the right clocking or seat they will change the hieght.

GMC Guy · 12-24-2009, 04:30 AM

i think so...i mean i never allowed them to move when i put the spindles in.

72freak · 12-24-2009, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2tons of fun

are the coils seated properly? there are notches and spots that the coils fits into, if they are not in the right clocking or seat they will change the hieght.

my thought also!

1LowToy · 12-24-2009, 11:51 PM

I'm going to be doing the same drop on mine soon. I'll have to look close to see if anything changes. Did you change the rear axle spring hangers?

muthstryker · 12-25-2009, 12:51 AM

Throw a spacer on there to fix the problem, thats what most guys do.. 10$s at autozone.

GMC Guy · 12-25-2009, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LowToy

I'm going to be doing the same drop on mine soon. I'll have to look close to see if anything changes. Did you change the rear axle spring hangers?

yes, and the shackles. but i measured the rear and they are both the same (ground to lip of fender well)

Quote:

Originally Posted by muthstryker

Throw a spacer on there to fix the problem, thats what most guys do.. 10$s at autozone.

where does the spacer go?

GmtGmt · 12-25-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC Guy

where does the spacer go?

i think he mean coil spacer
under the left coil so the driver side will lift up

**N2TRUX** · 12-25-2009, 10:46 AM

It was probably like that before you added the spindles. Not uncommon, just annoying once you notice it.

muthstryker · 12-25-2009, 02:40 PM

Ya I ment the coil spacer sorry..

**lolife99** · 12-25-2009, 03:10 PM

You can trim a little off the passenger side coil spring for free.
(1/2 coil = approx. 1" of drop)
I would take off about 1/4 coil.

Also,... which side is the gas tank on or do you have dual tanks?

GMC Guy · 12-25-2009, 03:59 PM

i have dual tanks, and ironically at the time my friend noticed it, i had just put about 10 gallons on the driver side. maybe that's what did it?

and if i was to cut a little of the coil, what is the best method?

**lolife99** · 12-25-2009, 04:06 PM

I use a electric grinder with a thin cut-off wheel. (1/32" or 1/16" thick)
Also, cut the bottom of the spring,... not the top.

GMC Guy · 12-25-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I use a electric grinder with a thin cut-off wheel. (1/32" or 1/16" thick)
Also, cut the bottom of the spring,... not the top.

i'm glad you said that, i assumed you cut the top

12-23-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Front Passenger side sits higher..... i put a 3/3 drop on my truck a few weeks ago and really love the stance. i used Bell Tech 3" drop spindles and shackles and hangers in the back. i didn't notice anything at first, but a friend pointed out to me that the front passenger side sits about 1/2" to 3/4" higher than the driver side. i measured when i got home and he was right. i didn't mess with the coils or leaves at all when installing the kit. the truck rides fine and everything, i just never noticed. i may take it to my tire shop today and ask about it. But is there anything i can do to level it out? i realized that it probably looks a little funny when i drive down the road and the driver side is even lower! __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

12-24-2009, 12:04 AM	#2
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... mine is even more wacky, my front left sits about 1/2 inch lower then the right side and the rear left sits about 3/4-1 inch lower then the rear right? i have no idea man haha, its bugging the crap out of me tho thats for sure.

12-24-2009, 12:50 AM	#3
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... I have heard of this before and it is something from the factory from I am told. The factory gm lean. Mine is bagged and notice one side still sits lower until it lays on the ground.

12-24-2009, 01:00 AM	#4
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... i wish my friend didn't point that out to me...now it's all i think about.... lol __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

12-24-2009, 04:01 AM	#5
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... are the coils seated properly? there are notches and spots that the coils fits into, if they are not in the right clocking or seat they will change the hieght.

12-24-2009, 04:30 AM	#6
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... i think so...i mean i never allowed them to move when i put the spindles in. __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

12-24-2009, 11:51 PM	#8
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... I'm going to be doing the same drop on mine soon. I'll have to look close to see if anything changes. Did you change the rear axle spring hangers?

12-25-2009, 12:51 AM	#9
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... Throw a spacer on there to fix the problem, thats what most guys do.. 10$s at autozone. Last edited by muthstryker; 12-25-2009 at 12:53 AM.

12-25-2009, 10:46 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... It was probably like that before you added the spindles. Not uncommon, just annoying once you notice it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-25-2009, 02:40 PM	#13
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... Ya I ment the coil spacer sorry..

12-25-2009, 03:10 PM	#14
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... You can trim a little off the passenger side coil spring for free. (1/2 coil = approx. 1" of drop) I would take off about 1/4 coil. Also,... which side is the gas tank on or do you have dual tanks?

12-25-2009, 03:59 PM	#15
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... i have dual tanks, and ironically at the time my friend noticed it, i had just put about 10 gallons on the driver side. maybe that's what did it? and if i was to cut a little of the coil, what is the best method? __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)] Last edited by GMC Guy; 12-25-2009 at 04:00 PM.

12-25-2009, 04:06 PM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Front Passenger side sits higher..... I use a electric grinder with a thin cut-off wheel. (1/32" or 1/16" thick) Also, cut the bottom of the spring,... not the top.

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