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Notes

11-10-2017 01:30 PM

Different heights after lowering?

72 C10. 4” drop springs in rear. Shock relocate. There’s a difference of a little over 3/4” from D to P sides. No big deal, or did I screw something up? Thanks

SCOTI

11-10-2017 06:39 PM

Re: Different heights after lowering?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notes (Post 8079455)

72 C10. 4” drop springs in rear. Shock relocate. There’s a difference of a little over 3/4” from D to P sides. No big deal, or did I screw something up? Thanks

It's not uncommon to have differences side to side on a 45yr old vehicle. 3/4" difference is not unheard of but is kind of excessive.

This is why I always take measurements before any work is performed. Those details help answer whether the problem was pre-existing (possibly worn body bushings or tweaked frame) vs a possible result of the install.

rharris

11-10-2017 06:46 PM

Re: Different heights after lowering?

I ended up with about 1/2" difference on my 72 C. I used CPP coils and they didn't seat the best in the front. I assumed it was due to that.

OARNGESI

11-12-2017 09:16 PM

Re: Different heights after lowering?

Drive it a bit and see if it settles it’s common for chevys to lean to the driver side

David12460

12-04-2017 07:22 PM

Re: Different heights after lowering?

Weight differences from right to left can play into this, and so can control arm bushing bind. Those two things are the biggest contributors to this problem.

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