vertically challenged

[elk hunter]

71 lwb with big block. had small block, cut coils from 3/4t and 2 1/2 inch drop spindles. big block installed, and now sits too low!! drop spindles and stock coils are too tall. what are you guys with big blocks using for a 4'' drop in front? also, do i have to cut a full coil or can i cut one half of a coil? i was told there is an index in the frame pocket for the spring. what do you guys think i need?

[Tx Firefighter]

Sounds like you need a 1 inch or 1.5 inch drop spring then.

See my picture below in my signature for my truck with 2.5 spindles and 2 inch spring in the front. Big block too. Does yours set much lower than mine does?

[elk hunter]

the truck is actually another guys and he was asking advise of me. yes his truck sits alot lower than yours(not roadworthy). aparently after cutting 1 coil and having the coils reworked at a spring shop hes dragging control arms.
even with the old set up it is lower than yours. im puzzled.

[dinnut]

some vendors actually sell big block springs... you may want to look at early classic enterprises and such

[elk hunter]

thanks for the info... ill let him know. he has only changed the springs about ten times,and he is frustrated to say the least.