Question on cutting coil springs

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So I recently purchased a 1987 R10 and the seller described it as having a 5/7 drop using DJM parts. The truck is lower than this in the front, I'm thinking it is 6" or more. It has 3" spindles and what I think are 3" springs. The truck rides awful and wont align properly. The insides of the tires are showing steel so I want to get this problem fixed before I purchase new tires.

I can run a 2" spring from DJM. They say it will properly align afterwards and I will have a decent ride.

...... Or I can buy stock replacement MOOG springs and cut a coil.

My reason for thinking about cutting a stock spring is that I have read on various forums that a cut stock spring will have a better ride, less bounce, etc.

My question is do you guys think a spring that is new will still give 2" of drop with one coil cut? Most that are getting 2" are using the original springs.