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MrMilks

02-23-2013 07:54 PM

Front Springs

Is cutting coils of the front springs to lower ride height bad for the suspension or is it okay to do?

meatwagon83

02-23-2013 07:59 PM

Re: Front Springs

i say no but everyone else will say yes

88Jimmy4x4

02-23-2013 08:18 PM

Re: Front Springs

It's okay if you use a cutting disc, it's bad if you use torch
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Keith Seymore

02-23-2013 08:25 PM

Re: Front Springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4 (Post 5908285)

It's okay if you use a cutting disc, it's bad if you use torch
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Agree.

I've done 7 or 8 over a 40 year period with no issues.

My current truck has been a daily driver for 26 years and 200,000 miles with no issues.

K

LEEVON

02-23-2013 08:41 PM

Re: Front Springs

No more than one coil, good to go.

N2TRUX

02-23-2013 09:21 PM

Re: Front Springs

I have done it enough times to feel confident that there will be no ill effect unless you use excess heat. I have even used a torch while the spring sets in a bucket of water when I had no other options.

mooseknuckles

02-23-2013 11:44 PM

Re: Front Springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by meatwagon83 (Post 5908241)

i say no but everyone else will say yes

x2....lol.

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