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09-01-2008, 04:53 PM
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Question about cut coil springs
I got these with a truck I just bought. I believe they are rear coils that have been cut. Are they still good? I think the PO cut the tapered end off.
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09-01-2008, 05:55 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
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Unless the cut ends have been re-coiled (like the stock end) there is no way to bolt them in.... If you have an automotive spring shop in your area they could probably heat them and re-shape the cut end and re-temper them. Just a thought.... LockDoc
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09-01-2008, 07:41 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
They look like front springs with a coil cut. I thought the rears were more of a beehive shape. I could be wrong though. It wouldn't be the first time.
Shawn
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09-01-2008, 07:57 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
Jorgensensc is right Those are FRONT coils....And yes they look very usable.....
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09-01-2008, 08:27 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
X2
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09-01-2008, 08:35 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
X3...they are fronts!!! Use em!
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09-01-2008, 08:41 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
I don't think they are fronts. The one end (on the left of picture #1) is coiled too small.
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09-01-2008, 08:47 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
they are front coil spring's BUT they may not be out of a 67 to 72 truck , the one end is curled different , they look like good usable spring's to me I would use them,,,
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09-01-2008, 09:21 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
Thanks for everyones replies. I took a couple more pics just to be sure.
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09-01-2008, 09:17 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
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How about a picture of the small end of the springs... LockDoc
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09-01-2008, 09:39 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
They are FRONTS...
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09-01-2008, 09:59 PM
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Re: Question about cut coil springs
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I have a pair of 73-87 fronts and they look just like those. LockDoc
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