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special70gmc · 10-26-2003, 09:42 AM

after i did all the suspention work(discks,dropped spindals,2'' drop springs) i didnt notice ant difference between the two but now that the engines in the pass side is higher than the drivers. I cant figure out why, anybody have any ideas? thanks -kyle

special70gmc · 10-26-2003, 09:42 AM

passerger side

special70gmc · 10-26-2003, 09:44 AM

i jusy cant resist posting this pic. i know u've all seen it before but..................

*Gee_Emm* · 10-26-2003, 10:33 AM

double check to make sure the spring is in the pocket in the a arm

Primered_69 · 10-26-2003, 11:16 AM

I do not know what your problem is but could we see some more pictures of the outside of your truck.

I like what I have seen so far. You got a good looking truck. What else are you going to do.

PanelDeland · 10-26-2003, 12:14 PM

I have seen this happen if you tightened bolts with the truck in the air.The suspension should be under load for final torquing.Maybe you did one side in the air and the other on the ground.The spring pocket is probably the most likely problem. Let us know what you find so everyone else can avoid the prob.

Dean23 · 10-26-2003, 02:30 PM

maybe u parked it up on the curb on one side...lol. i would try loosening the suspension off and then retorque it under load.

casey · 10-26-2003, 03:17 PM

If all else fails try swapping the springs, maybe there tempered differently, I had a spring shop put in two new front springs one time and they ended up shimming one spring, cause they compressed differently

special70gmc · 10-26-2003, 06:44 PM

what parts should i re torque the ball joints or the a-arms? i tried to redo the spring bout a month ago but i can see if is set right or not. here pics...the 31'' monster tires really have to go soon -kyle

Dean23 · 10-26-2003, 06:47 PM

i would try the control arms

special70gmc · 10-26-2003, 06:48 PM

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67cst · 10-26-2003, 08:20 PM

how much are we a talking here? didnt someone ask this a while ago and it turned out being the battery making the difference?

special70gmc · 10-26-2003, 10:29 PM

bout an inch or so......

*Gee_Emm* · 10-26-2003, 10:57 PM

Battery? Wouldnt the master cylinder, steering column and all that other stuff equal it out?

MandarinSixSeven · 10-26-2003, 11:06 PM

ya mine did that at first really bad, it turned out all I had to do was lift up the one side and turn the spring so it was lined up with the little notch/pocket in the a-arm...there is a little indent that the end of the coil has to butt up against.

MandarinSixSeven · 10-26-2003, 11:07 PM

still mine sits a little bit higher on the drivers side too...don't know why

Alexis · 10-26-2003, 11:41 PM

check to make sure all your balljoints are seated in right. Also check to make sure the springs are aligned right. check the spindle and see if there is any differance in the way the ball joints sit in them also.

10-26-2003, 09:42 AM	#1
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	why is my truck higher on one side? after i did all the suspention work(discks,dropped spindals,2'' drop springs) i didnt notice ant difference between the two but now that the engines in the pass side is higher than the drivers. I cant figure out why, anybody have any ideas? thanks -kyle Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

10-26-2003, 09:42 AM	#2
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	passerger side Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

10-26-2003, 09:44 AM	#3
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i jusy cant resist posting this pic. i know u've all seen it before but.................. Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

10-26-2003, 11:16 AM	#5
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	I do not know what your problem is but could we see some more pictures of the outside of your truck. I like what I have seen so far. You got a good looking truck. What else are you going to do. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

10-26-2003, 12:14 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	I have seen this happen if you tightened bolts with the truck in the air.The suspension should be under load for final torquing.Maybe you did one side in the air and the other on the ground.The spring pocket is probably the most likely problem. Let us know what you find so everyone else can avoid the prob. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-26-2003, 10:33 AM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	double check to make sure the spring is in the pocket in the a arm

10-26-2003, 02:30 PM	#7
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	maybe u parked it up on the curb on one side...lol. i would try loosening the suspension off and then retorque it under load. __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

10-26-2003, 03:17 PM	#8
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	If all else fails try swapping the springs, maybe there tempered differently, I had a spring shop put in two new front springs one time and they ended up shimming one spring, cause they compressed differently

10-26-2003, 06:44 PM	#9
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	what parts should i re torque the ball joints or the a-arms? i tried to redo the spring bout a month ago but i can see if is set right or not. here pics...the 31'' monster tires really have to go soon -kyle Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

10-26-2003, 06:47 PM	#10
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	i would try the control arms __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

10-26-2003, 06:48 PM	#11
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	2 Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

10-26-2003, 08:20 PM	#12
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	how much are we a talking here? didnt someone ask this a while ago and it turned out being the battery making the difference? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-26-2003, 10:29 PM	#13
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	bout an inch or so...... __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

10-26-2003, 10:57 PM	#14
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Battery? Wouldnt the master cylinder, steering column and all that other stuff equal it out?

10-26-2003, 11:06 PM	#15
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	ya mine did that at first really bad, it turned out all I had to do was lift up the one side and turn the spring so it was lined up with the little notch/pocket in the a-arm...there is a little indent that the end of the coil has to butt up against. __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW



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10-26-2003, 11:07 PM	#16
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	still mine sits a little bit higher on the drivers side too...don't know why __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

10-26-2003, 11:41 PM	#17
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	check to make sure all your balljoints are seated in right. Also check to make sure the springs are aligned right. check the spindle and see if there is any differance in the way the ball joints sit in them also.

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