Cutting rear coil springs?
 

I was wondering if its possible to cut a coil out of an already lowered spring? Without ruining the integrity of the lowered spring? The rear coils on the back of my '69 c10 are dropped 4inches and the back end is a little too high for my liking. Any feedback would greatly appreciated. Thanks:metal:

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

not possible to cut rear springs.

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

O ok then that eliminates that LOL! I guess I'll just have to pony up and buy some more springs then! Thanks leddzepp for the quick response!:metal:

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

Take the torch to em!!!

jk

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

Just put a lowering block between the trailing arm and rear end. Viola, lower truck.

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

there you go

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

To clarify both the top and bottom of the rear springs are pig-tailed. The pig-tail is what allow you to bolt them to the frame and the trailing arm. If you cut a pig-tail off you wouldn't be able to attach the top or bottom of the spring.

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

Any clue where I can find lowering blocks? Roughly what 's the cost of them? Thanks.

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

Make them yourself, or have a machine shop make them. Probably around $40 a pair. You will need longer u-bolts, maybe $30 a pair for those. I am sure you can find both for cheaper if you know the right people.

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

Here ya go ... http://www.classicperform.com/6092chevtrk.htm

scroll down towards the bottom

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

Thats what I would do. We can sell you a set of lowering blocks but its a lot less expensive to make your own. I once made a set out of Trailer hitch reciever type insert for a 1" reciever on a foreign car. They were in the $1.00 clearance box at a dept store. Just cut off the crooked part and used the straight section. drilled one hole per bar. It already had a hole for the pin. They were Galvanized to. $2.00 plus state tax:lol:

Re: Cutting rear coil springs?
 

before installing lowering blocks make sure you get the longer ubolts that you need