Sagging Springs

[PlayingWithTBI]

Don't forget the engine and trans are a little off center to the right too.

 

[Melvang]

A couple things to note: these trucks are likely to sit a tad lower in the drivers side for two reasons. First being that more time is usually spent with a single person in the cab. The second is the fuel tank being located on the drivers side. There is a significant weight difference between a full and empty tank.

V6 springs are a different part number and a lighter weight because the V6 weighs less, MOST aftermarket springs are made for the V8 so you might not get as much drop in the front initially while the V6 is still in there.

Adjustable coil overs are available. It’s going to be up to you to decide if the investment is worthwhile based on you’re wanted outcome.

There is also air suspension with height sensors for auto leveling. Again it’s
going to be up to you to decide if the investment is worthwhile based on you’re wanted outcome.

It’s usually recommended to take vehicle measurements with a half tank of fuel but the FSM should have all that information in it. They are available in a pinned thread if you haven’t found them already.

Your truck doesn’t look saggy to me based on the picture you shared.

Yeah, it doesn't look like it is sagging to me either. Just figured while I am doing a 2/4 drop and replacing the shocks, I may as well change the springs while I am in there. They are 35 years old.

When I do the drop, probably going to just put in the V8 shocks, and debating on adding a sway bad to the rear as well. Going for a muscle truck style build.

 

[Melvang]

Don't forget the engine and trans are a little off center to the right too.

Did not realize that. I figured it would be centered in the frame rails. That might explain the passenger side being a half inch lower in the front.

 

[Scruffy]

Spring age might be an issue, might not…
1949 Dodge B1b-108, 1/2t 2wd swb stepside, stock springs, stock ride height. 1969 Dodge D100-128, 1/2t 2wd lwb slab side, stock springs (3/4t, heavy half), stock ride height.
Licensed as a 1970 Dodge M400, 2t based RV, stock springs, stock ride height.
1987 C60 lineman truck, stock springs, stock height.
All the above are 4 corner leaf springs.

Every coil equipped leans: 85 C10 swb, 92 Ranger lwb, 94 Ranger swb, 94 Ranger swb, 97 Ranger swb, 07 Ranger swb, 06 Pontiac Vibe, 96 Subaru Outback, 72 VW Super Beetle. The last 3 are front struts…

Both torsion bar trucks lean: 92 K1500 ecsb, 99 K3500 chassis cab dually. And adjusting the bars for level ride height messes up the handling…

What do the coil or t-bar vehicles have in common? More bushings to wear versus my older leaf spring equipped ones. Bushings are considered a consumable, like filters.
Start with a full set of poly or delrin bushings, including body mounts. Delrin or duralum if you intend to flog the truck post conversion. Pair them with a Bilstein performance rated shock set, rag joint eliminator, and TTX or similar ball joints. Buy once, cry once. Suspension work is not fun.