Quick ? about a leaning truck

[russellh575]

Last summer I lowered my 85 swb with 2" drop springs and 2" spindles and a flip kit in the rear. After it was done the infamous lean became noticeable. It leans almost an inch lower on the drivers side and from my educated guess its due to sagging leaf springs on that side. I've heard people say that you can swap the springs over from the other side. Would that fix it or would that make it lean to the passenger side?

Another question: If I buy new leaf springs for it is there specifics I need to be aware of? If I remember correctly there are two different lengths aren't there? Mine has 5 leafs so I should be good if I just by new ones if 5 leafs right?

[mooseknuckles]

the famous cheavy lean.....

[russellh575]

Thats it lol, its been driving me crazy.

[i heart square bodys]

mine does it too ! lol

[1tonchevy]

what side is your gas tank on? mines on the driver side plus my fat A$$ i'm sure doesn't help mine leans left lol

[gGMC DOG]

i'm unsure what causes the lean, but i've noticed mine leans considerable worse on that side when the gas tank is full.

[cory d]

accelerate hard all the time. that will fix it

[durty harry]

Originally Posted by cory d

accelerate hard all the time. that will fix it

Fixes mine every time.
Mine has new springs on the rear and still has the lean but I plan on doing a burban tank swap so that will fix it

[Pyrotechnic]

One thing that was recommended to me, but I have not done yet is to take the truck to a spring shop. Tell them what you want the ride height to be and they'll take care of the rest. They have machines that can properly change the shape of the leafs. Something to consider.

[russellh575]

Originally Posted by 1tonchevy

what side is your gas tank on? mines on the driver side plus my fat A$$ i'm sure doesn't help mine leans left lol

Yea the gas tank is on the driver's side. I'm guessing that one of the previous owners probably never missed a meal either lol.

Originally Posted by cory d

accelerate hard all the time. that will fix it

I have to wait till I do the engine swap to try that, the current boat anchor that's in it doesn't accelerate very quick.

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

One thing that was recommended to me, but I have not done yet is to take the truck to a spring shop. Tell them what you want the ride height to be and they'll take care of the rest. They have machines that can properly change the shape of the leafs. Something to consider.

I just came back from the spring shop and they said the best bet would be to just buy new leafs. I asked about getting the old ones re-arched and they said that it would probably only hold up for a few months. I'll probably go with the new ones later on when my budget allows.

[fastnloud]

Mine only leans to the driver side when I'm sitting in it, but it's still annoying. I think the driver side gas tank has a lot to do with it.

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

the famous cheavy lean.....

a brothah on the scene with the gangstah lean