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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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My back end is out of whack... (lol) ...it's off to the right so the right rear wheel sticks out 1/4-1/2" more than the left. Is there a way to fix that easily? Do they make kits or anything that would help? Thanks!
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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Yeah! Get side swiped on the right rear rim!!!!
It's normal for GM trucks to have this issue. Has the truck ever been in a wreck? If not, you are fine. There is no fix to this. At least not an easy one.
Your just going to have to stop looking at it so much and just DRIVE IT!

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
Yeah! Get side swiped on the right rear rim!!!!
It's normal for GM trucks to have this issue. Has the truck ever been in a wreck? If not, you are fine. There is no fix to this. At least not an easy one.
Your just going to have to stop looking at it so much and just DRIVE IT!

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Yep, my truck has the same "problem" too but it looks like the left side sticks out instead of the right. It is a typical issue just like the Chevy lean...
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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Thanks guys!
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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Yep, my truck has the same "problem" too but it looks like the left side sticks out instead of the right. It is a typical issue just like the Chevy lean...
You mean the "GM lean". My Yukon has that left-side lean, and apparently it's suspension related. My father took his in to the dealer and fixed that. My SUV is out of warranty, so it's just gonna have remain.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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What is going on is that the motor is shifted to the passenger side to make room for the steering box, so the rearend is moved over that little bit to keep the drivetrain straight.. You can find this problem on most cars/trucks..
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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just as long as you arent "dog-tracking" going down the road, a little difference side to side is fine.... if you are really worried about it measure out the frame and make sure its square.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by silver-mod-o
just as long as you arent "dog-tracking" going down the road, a little difference side to side is fine.... if you are really worried about it measure out the frame and make sure its square.
Nah it drives straight, the axle is just off to the right a nudge. No big deal, but I wanted to see if there was an easy solution. On a stock truck it's not that noticable, but lower it some and suddenly it's really obvious.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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Yeah, that's how or why most of us post about it being off or leaning to one side. Lower the truck down closer to the tires and you'll see the GM imperfections...

Jim
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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I have it too, back when I first got the truck I loosened the U-bolts and tried to slide the axle over a tiny bit, didn't work....just tried to ignore it since then....
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