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02-23-2013, 07:54 PM | #1 |
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Front Springs
Is cutting coils of the front springs to lower ride height bad for the suspension or is it okay to do?
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02-23-2013, 07:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: Front Springs
i say no but everyone else will say yes
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02-23-2013, 11:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: Front Springs
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02-23-2013, 08:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: Front Springs
It's okay if you use a cutting disc, it's bad if you use torch
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02-23-2013, 08:25 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Front Springs
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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
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02-23-2013, 08:41 PM | #6 |
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Re: Front Springs
No more than one coil, good to go.
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02-23-2013, 09:21 PM | #7 |
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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.
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