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72short 08-18-2005 02:26 AM

cut coils? how low
 
how low will my truck drop if i cut 1 coil off the front, and 1 and a half off the front, thank you very much for the answers

camaro__thunder 08-18-2005 02:44 AM

usually 1 coil is 2-3"
Make sure you cut the flat end of spring not the pigtail !

72BLAZERDUDE 08-18-2005 09:05 AM

Only cut 1 full coil off of your front springs and only off the bottom. Any more causes a number of problems. Anything other than full coils then the springs will not sit right in the spring pocket in your lower a-arms. Springs start to get to short and can fall out of the pocket if the truck is jacked up anywhere in the front except under the a-arm. As you cut coils off of the springs it loses its ability to support weight. If you go more than 1 coil you will have to change your mounting studs to longer ones on your upper a-arm shaft because you wont be able to get enough shims behind it to get it aligned with the stock studs.

Col Clank 08-18-2005 02:34 PM

what is the best way to cut the coils....

terrym1 08-18-2005 03:45 PM

mini grinder with cut off wheel just my .02
terry

67Fleet 08-18-2005 03:54 PM

You may want to look at pricing on drop coils from McGaughy's or ECE. I know McGaughy's makes quality suspension components. I have them on both my trucks. They are usually $109- for a pair. Worth the investment IMO. Especially for the safety alone. Your suspension is a vital part of your truck and not an area you want to skimp out on. Just my .02 though.


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