Passenger side higher than drivers side

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I recently had my Tahoe lowered with the Belltech 2/3 Kit and noticed that my Front Passenger side is close to a 1/2'' higher than my Front Drivers side. Has anyone else noticed this with the McGaughys kit? And is there a quick fix?The more I look at it everyday the more and more it bothers me. Thanks!
 

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This issue is really starting to get weird because I did not have this issue with my Pedders spring kit, neither did I have it before I installed my spindles. Now I am not sure if I have it now after the 2" drop spindle install, but if I do then it is probably due to the spindles. Normally, most of these GM SUVs tend to have that Chevy lean.
To try a fix, I say you remove all the isolators/spacers that may be on the passenger side rear coil, and see if that fixes the issue by making that drives side front end come up a little after the passenger side opposite diaginal corner comes down a bit.
 
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haha how did I know you'd be the one with the answer!? :hands: Ill try that, thanks bro!
 

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Haha I guess im the main help around the 07 section thats why, if it works let me know so I can do it to mine as well, as of now Im pretty sure the truck is even at 33.8" on a;; four corners.
 

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I have also heard its because the gas tank is on the right side. 26 gallons of gas weighs alot. I suppose it could cause a lean as well. Hopefully you get it worked out
 

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Yeah 26 gallons of gas probably weighs in around 170Lbs, but the Lean happens even when the truck is empty. I think it haas todo with the weight of that gas making the drivers side sag, also the constant weight of the driver probably factors in.
 

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true, didnt know it was when empty too. I dont have the problem. But i could see it making a sag. The battery is on that side too right? Must be a more weight on that side thing
 

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In my truck the battery is on the passenger side, tank is on the drivers, may be different for other year models though.
I think the tank is most likely the main cause, too bad there is nothing that can be done about it.
 

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Yeah short of getting bags or air ride or similar, I dont thing there is much at all to do about it
 
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I like how the front driver side sits, it sits just perfect fender to tire height (for my taste). I just wish the other side sat the same. :(
 

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