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Gene · 02-26-2003, 08:32 PM

Bad decision? I disagree. I cut mine, took a full coil off and lowered it 2 1/2 inches up front. I have lowered all years of Chevy trucks, from an 83 with drop spindles to a 90 with 3 inch drop tubular A-arms to many 67-72 chevy trucks. Yes cutting a coil affects the front end geometry but not enough to cause problems IMO. Mine rides great, was aligned by a professional and the tires wear evenly.

I say yes there are better ways to achieve a front drop than cutting a coil, but if your funds are limited I say go for the cut. I would go 1/2 a coil at a time in case your drop is too extreme for you.

02-26-2003, 08:32 PM	#4
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Bad decision? I disagree. I cut mine, took a full coil off and lowered it 2 1/2 inches up front. I have lowered all years of Chevy trucks, from an 83 with drop spindles to a 90 with 3 inch drop tubular A-arms to many 67-72 chevy trucks. Yes cutting a coil affects the front end geometry but not enough to cause problems IMO. Mine rides great, was aligned by a professional and the tires wear evenly. I say yes there are better ways to achieve a front drop than cutting a coil, but if your funds are limited I say go for the cut. I would go 1/2 a coil at a time in case your drop is too extreme for you. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!