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07-31-2002, 10:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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cutting coils
How many coils do I have to cut to get 1/2" lower, 1", 1 1/2 etc.. The truck is a small block with factory coils. I am getting spindles and want to lower it just a bit more. Also, can you cut a 1/4 or 1/2 off a coil or just full coils (because of the spring pockets) Thanks
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08-01-2002, 12:32 AM
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Out of the carpool lane.
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clark Co, WA
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You can cut up to a 1/4 coil due to the spring pockets. One could cut more, but they don't sit right afterward. I tried cutting 1/2 coil once and it just didn't work well. It seems to me that a whole coil will make for a 3" drop??? Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.
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08-01-2002, 05:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada
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I have heard that cutting springs is a big no no. You mess with the integrity of the metal and causes the spring to weaken. I have heard stories about springs breaking andcausing vehicles to run off the road. If you are gonna put in the kind of money it takes to lower your truck, I would say you should buy the drop coils and be safe. The last thing we want to hear about , is a fellow member getting hurt.
Just my 2 cents
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08-01-2002, 06:09 PM
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aka Crusher, Crushergmc
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Oregon
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If you use a chop saw or at least put them in a bucket of water while cutting, you'll be ok. Buying new ones is definitly better though.
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08-01-2002, 07:06 PM
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SLICER AND DICIER
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Quuen Creek
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NOOOOOO cutting. Check out my store in sig. Something worth doing is worth doing right. JMO
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08-12-2002, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Austin, Texas
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One coil is about 3 inches. It a good lesson to learn.... makes it easer to justify buying drop spindles.
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