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Old 06-14-2010 | 12:01 AM
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Well your like me. And pick **** apart, are looking for a flaw. I have found I am my own worst enemy.. The average Joe would never see it.. PICS?? So tell me you will sell me those rims now for 1500
I'll get some pics next weekend. $1500 would work, but I will need the extra $400 for shipping
Old 06-14-2010 | 05:00 AM
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It could be a case of the chevy lean causing your problem. My passenger side tire use to stick out more than the driver side when I had a noticable 3/4" lean to the driver side, even more with a full tank of gas. I put a belltech spring spacer on the front drivers side and now both rear tires are centered under the bed
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ive seen numerous chevys like this ranging from 88 up to 05. Its just that way from the factory. dont know why.
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It could be a case of the chevy lean causing your problem. My passenger side tire use to stick out more than the driver side when I had a noticable 3/4" lean to the driver side, even more with a full tank of gas. I put a belltech spring spacer on the front drivers side and now both rear tires are centered under the bed
I wish that was the case. I did control arms on the front to drop it.
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Ok I went and took a look at mine today, my right side sites out further then my left side by about 1/4 of a inch. Nobody notices but me. Might ease your pain some
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Originally Posted by Mangled03gmc
Ok I went and took a look at mine today, my right side sites out further then my left side by about 1/4 of a inch. Nobody notices but me. Might ease your pain some
Boy I hope so. Just wait till the pictures roll in on friday. You will be saying, WTF? lol
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I wish that was the case. I did control arms on the front to drop it.
Me too DJM 4/6 truck. Check your measurements from the center of the wheel hub to the top of the wheel arch all the way around and see if it's leaning ( I saw pics of your truck in another thread and it looks like a noticible lean). If it is leaning put a jack under the frame rail on the drivers side somewhere near the trans crossmember (weight centered front to back) and lift the drivers side until the measurements match the passenger side. Take a step back and see if the passenger tire is still sticking out more than the driver's side. Belltech spring isolator spacer fixed this problem on my truck.
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Me too DJM 4/6 truck. Check your measurements from the center of the wheel hub to the top of the wheel arch all the way around and see if it's leaning ( I saw pics of your truck in another thread and it looks like a noticible lean). If it is leaning put a jack under the frame rail on the drivers side somewhere near the trans crossmember (weight centered front to back) and lift the drivers side until the measurements match the passenger side. Take a step back and see if the passenger tire is still sticking out more than the driver's side. Belltech spring isolator spacer fixed this problem on my truck.
Ah ok, I seen ppl having problems with the leaning on drop springs but never on drop lca and stock springs. I will take some measurements this weekend when I get back in town and try to jack up either side to see if it makes a difference. Is it generally the drivers side that leans with the chevy lean due to the fuel tank being on that side? Thanks for the help!
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Originally Posted by 1BADAZZSS
Ah ok, I seen ppl having problems with the leaning on drop springs but never on drop lca and stock springs. I will take some measurements this weekend when I get back in town and try to jack up either side to see if it makes a difference. Is it generally the drivers side that leans with the chevy lean due to the fuel tank being on that side? Thanks for the help!
Yup, fuel tank, battery, steering components, fuse's & wiring, computer, driver, and a bunch of other stuff all on the driver's side contribute to the lean. The only thing with any weight to it on the passenger side is the exhaust.

Your welcome, I hope this solves your problem
Old 06-16-2010 | 08:41 PM
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also check your leaf springs. the smallest one on the very bottom. I had this same problem on my 3/5 drop and both of the lower springs had shifted causing the rear to be out of alignment. i loosened both sides and banged the springs into place and it lined up after.


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