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I have a 86 k20 with 8" superlift springs on it, as well as a duramax engine installed. I've recently noticed that the driverside is saging about a 1-1½ from fender well to tire if I remember correctly. What do think is causing it D-side leaf failing?
I've measured everywhere I can think of on each side of frame, leaf spring bolts, frame to top of axle and all measurements are equal.
 

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Gas in the pass side tank making it lean?
 

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Its the d-side front that is sagging down.
 

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How old are the springs? Seen any air time?

^That's a serious question, not a joking one.
 

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Brand new springs
Only been driven on 5 months other wise been bolted onto rolling chassis while being built for 4 yrs
 

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Kind of annoying, but you can swap sides and see if it tranfers.
 

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