The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-28-2014, 01:19 AM   #1
stroker87
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 321
cut springs (how much?)

hey every one

I was up at the Jefferson Wi swap meet and picked up some 3/4 ton front springs for $15 so I want to cut them for my 1/2 ton and would like a 2" drop but I'm not sure if i cut just one coil it will drop my 1/2 ton 2"

I know i'll loose some ride quality but I'm all for it my truck has more sway then my pontoon boat! firming up the ride is really part of what I'm after the lower stance is the other part right now I have a 2/4 drop and its just not cutting it i want to make it 4/6 drop
stroker87 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2014, 01:47 AM   #2
KQQL IT
At the body shop.
 
KQQL IT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Land of fruits and nuts.
Posts: 5,200
Re: cut springs (how much?)

2 coils will do 4" typically. So 1 should do well. I've always used a chop saw.
__________________
" That didnt make it any newer "
" Dont antique the equipment "
KQQL IT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2014, 01:50 AM   #3
stroker87
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 321
Re: cut springs (how much?)

Quote:
Originally Posted by KQQL IT View Post
2 coils will do 4" typically. So 1 should do well. I've always used a chop saw.
I know but are the 3/4 ton springs taller then the 1/2 ton springs?

hate to do all this and find out I'm right where i started since there cut 3/4 ton spring
stroker87 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2014, 03:09 AM   #4
KQQL IT
At the body shop.
 
KQQL IT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Land of fruits and nuts.
Posts: 5,200
Re: cut springs (how much?)

I'd say yes. I've always used 3/4 and 1 ton coils and came out within a 1/2" of each other
__________________
" That didnt make it any newer "
" Dont antique the equipment "
KQQL IT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2014, 11:25 AM   #5
SCOTI
Registered User
 
SCOTI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,942
Re: cut springs (how much?)

2.5" drop spindles & cut 1-coil off your 'new' used 3/4 ton springs.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod
64SWB-Recycle
89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck
99CCSWB Driver
All Fleetsides
@rattlecankustoms in IG

Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive.
It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar.....

Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.
SCOTI is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:42 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com