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Frontend lower on one side after lowering?

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    Frontend lower on one side after lowering?


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    just installed my belltech 3/4 kit today. took about two hours for the front and 4-5 for the rear. It was my first time lowering a leaf spring vehicle so it took me awhile. Although it made it alot easier since the previous owner had already had 2in shackles and hangers. Didnt have to do any cutting or drilling. Ill get some before/after pics tomorrow if it doesnt rain.
    The only problem is the front right side is about a 1/2 inch lower then the left. Any ideas what could cause this or how to fix it?
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    Re: Frontend lower on one side after lowering?

    The gas tank.

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    Re: Frontend lower on one side after lowering?

    The gas tank? but the passenger side is lower only in the front.
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    Re: Frontend lower on one side after lowering?

    Did the front spring get seated properly? If it didn't, that would cause the lean.

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    Re: Frontend lower on one side after lowering?

    i agree sometimes the spring dosent seat all the way. i would drive it for a couple more days and give it time to seat before you go tearing things back apart.

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    Re: Frontend lower on one side after lowering?

    Ok WTF!!!!! now the rear and the front are lower on the passengers side, before it was just the front. Or maybe I didnt check the back very closely. Any ideas on what is causing this? Its like a 1/2 inch lower on the passengers side.

    And im pretty sure its seated all the way. Its not makin any noises or anything. How do I check?
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    Re: Frontend lower on one side after lowering?

    Tape measure it, th ground you are parked on is more then likely playing tricks on you
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    Re: Frontend lower on one side after lowering?

    The coils may have an orientation they have to be at to match the seat.
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