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06-11-2006 10:25 PM #1
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correcting the way my truck leans
ok my chevy 1500 leans 1 inch lower on the drivers side. i took some leafs out and have washers in there to maintain the pinion angle. will adding 1 extra inch of washers on the drivers side correct this?
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06-12-2006 10:32 AM #2
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Assuming the point was to lower the body - or was it for softer springs?
I think de-arched springs are better than removing leafs.
Now you have a sub-standard spring rate, for the truck weight and that could be dangerous.
IMHO - pinion angle is better adjusted with a wedge rather than washers, which will rub, grind, rust and wear out eventually.
Removing leafs must have caused the spring arch to turn up or down at the axle mounts.
If only the rear leaf springs were altered, one must be weaker than the other now.
Sure, you can shim the axle on one side or the other, but you still have a weak spring on one side - not safe!
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06-12-2006 07:34 PM #3
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its to lower it. im just doing this as a quick fix and so i can tow it (its not driveable to its not like its a huge hazard right now) im going to get some new ones and get them de arched
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06-12-2006 07:58 PM #4
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never heard of pulling leafs out to tow it
Originally Posted by muteboy49
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06-12-2006 08:00 PM #5
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i already pulled them and drove awhile and it drove weird.and i gota tow it to my buddys to do some more work on itNever Criticise A Man Until You've Walked A Mile In His Shoes. That Way When You Criticise Him You'll Be A Mile Away And You'll Have His Shoes
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06-12-2006 08:10 PM #6
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how much you trying to lower it? Originally Posted by muteboy49
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