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Old 04-03-2009, 01:22 PM   #1
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cutting springs

i have an ece rear drop 6". i dont have the money to buy the spindles and such. has anyone ever cut a 3" front spring just enough to get the truck to level out?
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Old 04-03-2009, 06:20 PM   #2
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Re: cutting springs

Bad Idea. 3 inches is the most your control arms can handle.
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Old 04-03-2009, 06:22 PM   #3
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Re: cutting springs

If you must cut the most you can cut is one coil other than that you need lowering spindles and srop springs.
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Old 04-03-2009, 06:26 PM   #4
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Re: cutting springs

yea i was worried about alignment and if it would cause anything to bind.
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Old 04-03-2009, 06:34 PM   #5
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Re: cutting springs

It will. Save your money and get dropped spindles and do it right.
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Old 04-03-2009, 07:04 PM   #6
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thanks guys!! this site is alwys helpful!!!!!!
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