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jojoman 12-15-2010 10:09 PM

3 inch drop springs
 
i got 3 inch drop springs is it ok to put 2 inch drop spindles or would the springs be to low does any one know if they got 1 inch or 1.5 drop spindles

lilpoindexter 12-15-2010 10:22 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
Do it up!

mooseknuckles 12-15-2010 10:33 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
your better off to run 2.5"-3" drop spindles, and 1"-2" lowering springs. it won't mess up the suspension geometry as much.

jojoman 12-15-2010 10:36 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
but if i do it would it be to low for 15's i want 20's but for now 15's and what drop shocks ya recommend

mooseknuckles 12-15-2010 10:45 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jojoman (Post 4352495)
but if i do it would it be to low for 15's i want 20's but for now 15's and what drop shocks ya recommend

I had Bell Tech 3" drop spindles and stock coils with a coil and a half cut off, 15" wheels, stock shocks.

flamingbig10 12-15-2010 10:53 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
I would go with 3" spindles and a 2" spring the 3" springs tends to move around, harsher ride, and alignment problems

jojoman 12-15-2010 10:59 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
so where would be the best place to buy the kit from and how much is it when you cut a coil

flamingbig10 12-15-2010 11:04 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
I buy all my lowering parts from summit they usually have the best prices and they have great customer service

mooseknuckles 12-15-2010 11:05 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
I got my spindles at the local auto parts, and cutting the coils is free....if you have a grinder and cut off wheel?

jojoman 12-15-2010 11:11 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jojoman (Post 4352547)
so where would be the best place to buy the kit from and how much is it when you cut a coil

sorry i actually ment how much drop is it when you cut a coil and what would be cheaper to buy the original springs and cut them cuz the previous owner cut them already or just buy drop ones what shocks are you all running

mooseknuckles 12-15-2010 11:18 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jojoman (Post 4352583)
sorry i actually ment how much drop is it when you cut a coil and what would be cheaper to buy the original springs and cut them cuz the previous owner cut them already or just buy drop ones what shocks are you all running

lol....I think its about a inch per coil, it might be cheaper to buy stockers?, I don't know for sure. I never priced them or droped springs. You could always try the ones you have first and see...I just have the stock shocks on still.

jojoman 12-15-2010 11:25 PM

Re: 3 inch drop springs
 
does any one know how much the stock coils measure so i can figure out see what drop it has right now and see what spindle i need


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