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12-04-2004, 10:19 AM
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'70 GMC C-25 LWB
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Binghamton, N.Y.
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lowering
I plan on lowering my 1970 c20 with leafs and i want to know how much it would lower the rear if I did a flip kit. Also how much would i have to lower the front to get the truck level.
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12-07-2004, 09:23 PM
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A flip kit will usually get you @ 5" so I guess a set of 3" springs or spindles in the front...
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12-09-2004, 10:45 PM
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GM ONLY BABY!!!
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Fort Wayne, IN.
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Yep, get a flip kit for the rear. Then get some drop spindles for the front. If the front isn't low enough cut 1/2 coil out. If it's still not low enough, cut another 1/2 coil out.
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12-09-2004, 11:13 PM
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Head Peon
 
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Don't cut coils...if it's not right buy dropped coils...
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12-09-2004, 11:14 PM
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GM ONLY BABY!!!
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Right, then buy drop coils to lower to your liking. I meant.
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12-09-2004, 11:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Well, if cutting coils is wrong, then I don't wanna be right
 I have cut coils (1 coil) along with drop spindles in two of my cars and they both ride great. It's best to cut one full coil so that the spring will sit in the spring pocket correctly. Also, if you do cut them, I'd recommend using a Saw-Zall or a cut-off wheel and not a torch. Many people run cut coils, and although that doesn't make it "right", doing it can provide good results. What have you got to lose? Might as well give it a try. If you don't like it, simply buy some drop springs.
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12-10-2004, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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Cutting coils is fine as long as you don't go overboard. 1 coil is typically worth about 2" of drop depending on the age/condition of the coil being cut.
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