Which coil to cut? 86 SWB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JAG66 · 03-26-2011, 03:44 PM

Getting ready to cut the front coil springs on my 86 SWB for a mild drop. The top and bottom of the stock coil flattens out and fits into an indented spring pocket. What's the preferred end to cut from so it fits in the spring pocket correctly?

1LowToy · 03-26-2011, 07:43 PM

Bottom end of the coil. Is your truck level now? Measure it front and back and all around. It's labor intensive but I'd go 1/4 coil at a time and no more than one coil. Trust me I just bought new ones to start over and next time I'm not going to cut. The rear springs are the likely culpret if it's lean ing befor you start.

Good luck

03-26-2011, 03:44 PM	#1
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Which coil to cut? 86 SWB Getting ready to cut the front coil springs on my 86 SWB for a mild drop. The top and bottom of the stock coil flattens out and fits into an indented spring pocket. What's the preferred end to cut from so it fits in the spring pocket correctly?

03-26-2011, 07:43 PM	#2
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Which coil to cut? 86 SWB Bottom end of the coil. Is your truck level now? Measure it front and back and all around. It's labor intensive but I'd go 1/4 coil at a time and no more than one coil. Trust me I just bought new ones to start over and next time I'm not going to cut. The rear springs are the likely culpret if it's lean ing befor you start. Good luck Last edited by 1LowToy; 03-26-2011 at 07:44 PM.



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