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Bigtyme · 02-18-2003, 06:11 PM

I put in 3" drop spindles and 2" drop spings in the front of my
82 swb GMC for some reason the right side in a little lower than the left side with a hint of negative camber. Would a front end alignment solve the difference in height.

Thanks,
Martin

low 84 · 02-18-2003, 06:19 PM

the alignment is just going to correct your camber. it will still be lower on one side. that is a common problem whne droping trucks. my passenger side is about 1/2 lower.

how much lower is it on one side?

Low87 · 02-18-2003, 06:21 PM

Interesting, I don't have this problem. Seems like the problem would be in the springs, but if they're new I don't see why.

Tom · 02-18-2003, 07:22 PM

One side seems to be a little lower then the other on my 79 now that I put the 3" spindles on. I had the 2" springs on for some time and it was even. Im thinking maybe the springs arent sitting correctly in the perches when I put everything back together.

**swervin ervin** · 02-18-2003, 07:24 PM

Mine's about a 1/4" or so off. There are a lot of things that can cause this. After driving awhile, it will probably settle and level out a little more. One thing I noticed, which you proabably all have, if one tank is full, and the other empty, it will be off. Fill up both tanks and check it.

Bigtyme · 02-18-2003, 07:26 PM

I was once told that dropped spindles can be shorter than one another......whether it's true I don't know

Tom · 02-18-2003, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by Bigtyme
I was once told that dropped spindles can be shorter than one another......whether it's true I don't know

Sure they can, if quality control sucks where they are made. But then all spindles would come out that way, and the company would get a flood of complaints.

RockHQ · 02-18-2003, 08:00 PM

I'm curious to know if anyone's tested how the weight actually is distributed over the wheels on a fairly stock truck, ie. put scales under each wheel and written the results down?
-Axle

**Captkaos** · 02-18-2003, 08:38 PM

I am when mine gets closer to being an actual truck... ZIP IT MIKE!!!!

apstguy · 02-18-2003, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by RockHQ
I'm curious to know if anyone's tested how the weight actually is distributed over the wheels on a fairly stock truck, ie. put scales under each wheel and written the results down?
-Axle

The sticker for the weight has the front & rear but not all four wheels. I'm assuming it is 50/50 with both gas tanks full and no cargo from FL to FR or BL to BR.

**swervin ervin** · 02-18-2003, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
I am when mine gets closer to being an actual truck... ZIP IT MIKE!!!!

I wasn't going to say anything.

You act just like you know me or something.

RockHQ · 02-18-2003, 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by apstguy

The sticker for the weight has the front & rear but not all four wheels. I'm assuming it is 50/50 with both gas tanks full and no cargo from FL to FR or BL to BR.

Don't trust stickers. It can be a far cry from 50/50, easily. But as soon as i get my truck back into a drivable condition i'll see if i can measure the exact weight distribution (truck weighs 2480kg or 5460lb according to my VSR = vehicle specific registry)

apstguy · 02-18-2003, 11:15 PM

I didn't say that very clearly, Let me try again!

I think that the weight distribution on the rear axle is 50/50 from the right side to the left. Vice versa for the front two tires. The split from front to rear is NOT even close to 50/50.

solidaxel · 02-19-2003, 12:04 AM

I'll be waiting to hear the weight of each front wheel, as mine is 3/4" lower on the pass. side measured from the center of the wheel well to the pavement. Thought about a 1/4" donut under the front right spring, but am still thinking about it !!!!

Low87 · 02-19-2003, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
I am when mine gets closer to being an actual truck... ZIP IT MIKE!!!!

My name's Greg, so...................When is that going to be??

RockHQ · 02-19-2003, 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by apstguy
I didn't say that very clearly, Let me try again!

I think that the weight distribution on the rear axle is 50/50 from the right side to the left. Vice versa for the front two tires. The split from front to rear is NOT even close to 50/50.

Actually, you said it quite clear the first time and i understood you completely, but i still say the weight distribution for example on the rear axle from left to right might not be an even 50/50. How close, i don't know. It could be only a few lbs off, or a lot more. Anyway, hope we'll find out.

c10scotty · 02-19-2003, 06:10 PM

i have easy access to a scale guys if you wanna know i can do it. i have dual tanks and a 2.5/4 drop. only thing is that i have a big steel toolbox in the back...dont know how much it weighs. just holler and ill weigh each wheel seperately. oh, also remember that in 81 when they redid the front ends they lightened it a lot so that will change weight distribution.

**Captkaos** · 02-19-2003, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by Low87
My name's Greg, so...................When is that going to be??

In that case about the time you bag your truck.. (wonder how long that gives me......

)

Low87 · 02-20-2003, 11:00 AM

LMAO, you've got a good two years.

**Captkaos** · 02-20-2003, 05:26 PM

That was WAY too easy..

02-18-2003, 06:11 PM	#1
Bigtyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 8	Front Drop I put in 3" drop spindles and 2" drop spings in the front of my 82 swb GMC for some reason the right side in a little lower than the left side with a hint of negative camber. Would a front end alignment solve the difference in height. Thanks, Martin

02-18-2003, 06:19 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	the alignment is just going to correct your camber. it will still be lower on one side. that is a common problem whne droping trucks. my passenger side is about 1/2 lower. how much lower is it on one side? __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-18-2003, 06:21 PM	#3
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Interesting, I don't have this problem. Seems like the problem would be in the springs, but if they're new I don't see why. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-18-2003, 07:22 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	One side seems to be a little lower then the other on my 79 now that I put the 3" spindles on. I had the 2" springs on for some time and it was even. Im thinking maybe the springs arent sitting correctly in the perches when I put everything back together. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-18-2003, 07:24 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Mine's about a 1/4" or so off. There are a lot of things that can cause this. After driving awhile, it will probably settle and level out a little more. One thing I noticed, which you proabably all have, if one tank is full, and the other empty, it will be off. Fill up both tanks and check it. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-18-2003, 07:26 PM	#6
Bigtyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 8	Spindle Defects I was once told that dropped spindles can be shorter than one another......whether it's true I don't know

02-18-2003, 08:00 PM	#8
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	I'm curious to know if anyone's tested how the weight actually is distributed over the wheels on a fairly stock truck, ie. put scales under each wheel and written the results down? -Axle __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

02-18-2003, 08:38 PM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I am when mine gets closer to being an actual truck... ZIP IT MIKE!!!! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-18-2003, 11:15 PM	#13
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I didn't say that very clearly, Let me try again! I think that the weight distribution on the rear axle is 50/50 from the right side to the left. Vice versa for the front two tires. The split from front to rear is NOT even close to 50/50. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

02-19-2003, 12:04 AM	#14
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	I'll be waiting to hear the weight of each front wheel, as mine is 3/4" lower on the pass. side measured from the center of the wheel well to the pavement. Thought about a 1/4" donut under the front right spring, but am still thinking about it !!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

02-19-2003, 06:10 PM	#17
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	i have easy access to a scale guys if you wanna know i can do it. i have dual tanks and a 2.5/4 drop. only thing is that i have a big steel toolbox in the back...dont know how much it weighs. just holler and ill weigh each wheel seperately. oh, also remember that in 81 when they redid the front ends they lightened it a lot so that will change weight distribution. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

02-20-2003, 11:00 AM	#19
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	LMAO, you've got a good two years. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-20-2003, 05:26 PM	#20
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	That was WAY too easy.. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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