Coil spring spacer?
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Coil spring spacer?
I was chasing a noise under the truck tonight (was a lower shock bolt, I recently replaced coils and shocks), and I noticed that the cast steel spacer/seat under the driver's side coil is about 1/2 inch shorter than the passenger side.
I had noticed since putting on the new coils last week, that the driver's side set a bit lower, but attributed it to fuel, my butt in the seat, etc. I am wondering if this is common, or has someone replaced the piece somewhere along the line and got the wrong one.
Thanks for your input as always.
I had noticed since putting on the new coils last week, that the driver's side set a bit lower, but attributed it to fuel, my butt in the seat, etc. I am wondering if this is common, or has someone replaced the piece somewhere along the line and got the wrong one.
Thanks for your input as always.
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There are shims that are sometimes put on from the factory as different trucks sometimes lean more one way of the other. Also a previous owner may have put some on.
Coil Spring Spacers, Pair
Coil Spring Spacers, Pair
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Well, the passenger side spacer is about 1 1/4 inches tall and is a solid cast piece. The driver's is about 3/4" to 7/8' tall and is also solid. I am thinking about either buying some 1 1/2" tall aluminum spacers, or making my own out of steel to level it out.
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