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justincat 05-15-2010 05:16 PM

ece front drop spindles, springs cut.
 
I installed the ece front drop spindles and springs. I still want to go down about 2 inches or so in the front. How much can I cut of the front spring without just killing the ride quality? thanks

Leviticus 05-15-2010 05:19 PM

Re: ece front drop spindles, springs cut.
 
Usually anywhere between a half of one coil to one full coil is good. Some guys cut 1.5 coils off, but I would start with a half and see how you like it.

justincat 05-15-2010 05:50 PM

Re: ece front drop spindles, springs cut.
 
rock on. So one and a half would be pushing it. thanks for the info.

Leviticus 05-15-2010 06:33 PM

Re: ece front drop spindles, springs cut.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by justincat (Post 3978341)
rock on. So one and a half would be pushing it. thanks for the info.

I cut one full coil out of mine and I got about 2.5"-3" of drop and the spring still stays in place when jacked up. Like I said though,there is guys that have done the 1.5 coils but just to be safe, I would start with either a half or one full coil, then see where it puts you.

Its always easy to cut more if you aren't happy, but if you cut too much you are hosed :lol:

OARNGESI 05-15-2010 06:34 PM

Re: ece front drop spindles, springs cut.
 
Are your current springs stock height

justincat 05-15-2010 08:06 PM

Re: ece front drop spindles, springs cut.
 
no, I ordered the 4 inch drop in the front. 2.5 drop spindles. I didnt measure but I noticed they are shorter than the stock ones. I assume they are 1.5 inch shorter to make 4 inches with the spindles. I knew people were cutting up to 1.5 coils on stock springs but I wasnt for sure about drop springs


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