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tjs69gmc · 05-10-2009, 08:59 PM

i flipped my axle yesterday and was wondering how much i need to cut off the front coils to level out, thnks in advance for any info

**N2TRUX** · 05-10-2009, 11:08 PM

I am assuming by your screen name you are talking about a 69 GMC. It really would help to know that info, but I'll tell you this no matter what year it is. If your looking to get enough drop from just cutting coils your asking for too much.

The most you want to cut from 67-72 stock springs is 1 coil. Some have cut 1.5 coils but that's still not going to get you low enough to match up with a flip. Your going to need spindles too.

duceducenine · 05-11-2009, 10:27 AM

i've had a flip kit and 2 cut coils on my 67 GMC
cant find any pics sorry!!

tjs69gmc · 05-11-2009, 10:18 PM

dueceduecenine how much did two coils give you, approximately and how much did it effect the ride

tjs69gmc · 05-12-2009, 09:55 PM

cut my coils today two full coils gave me about 4.5 in. in the front, with the axle flip and cut coils i am really close to being level, 28'' from concrete to highest part of the fender on the front and 28 1/4 on the back so pretty close

bac1755 · 05-12-2009, 10:02 PM

Did you notch your frame along with the flip? 2 coils is alot, its going to ride like crap.

**N2TRUX** · 05-12-2009, 10:54 PM

And how does it ride?

duceducenine · 05-12-2009, 11:48 PM

2 cut coils 5" drop
alittle more bumpy than
1 cut coil but tolerable

tjs69gmc · 05-13-2009, 10:01 PM

dont know about the ride yet build still in progress, i only cut the coils in the front and flipped the rear axle leafs on rear.. gotta question for anyone who might be able to help, i am trying to find a grille, im unable to post in the parts section, is this cuz i am a newbie to the forum or is there something else

joe231 · 05-13-2009, 10:38 PM

you must be a supporting member to make posts involving for sale, wanted to buy, and what's it worth in the classified section.

but, you do not have to be a supporting member to buy from the classified section.

here is a link about becoming a supporting member...well worth the $25 IMO

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php

05-10-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
tjs69gmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: southeast, mo Posts: 24	? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out i flipped my axle yesterday and was wondering how much i need to cut off the front coils to level out, thnks in advance for any info

05-10-2009, 11:08 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: ? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out I am assuming by your screen name you are talking about a 69 GMC. It really would help to know that info, but I'll tell you this no matter what year it is. If your looking to get enough drop from just cutting coils your asking for too much. The most you want to cut from 67-72 stock springs is 1 coil. Some have cut 1.5 coils but that's still not going to get you low enough to match up with a flip. Your going to need spindles too. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-11-2009, 10:27 AM	#3
duceducenine Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: el sobrante CA 94803 Posts: 284	Re: ? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out i've had a flip kit and 2 cut coils on my 67 GMC cant find any pics sorry!!

05-11-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
tjs69gmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: southeast, mo Posts: 24	Re: ? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out dueceduecenine how much did two coils give you, approximately and how much did it effect the ride

05-12-2009, 09:55 PM	#5
tjs69gmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: southeast, mo Posts: 24	Re: ? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out cut my coils today two full coils gave me about 4.5 in. in the front, with the axle flip and cut coils i am really close to being level, 28'' from concrete to highest part of the fender on the front and 28 1/4 on the back so pretty close Last edited by tjs69gmc; 05-12-2009 at 09:57 PM.

05-12-2009, 10:02 PM	#6
bac1755 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 245	Re: ? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out Did you notch your frame along with the flip? 2 coils is alot, its going to ride like crap. __________________ 1971 GMC 1972 Small Blocked DATSUN 240Z Dads old car

05-12-2009, 10:54 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: ? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out And how does it ride? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-12-2009, 11:48 PM	#8
duceducenine Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: el sobrante CA 94803 Posts: 284	Re: ? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out 2 cut coils 5" drop alittle more bumpy than 1 cut coil but tolerable

05-13-2009, 10:01 PM	#9
tjs69gmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: southeast, mo Posts: 24	Re: ? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out dont know about the ride yet build still in progress, i only cut the coils in the front and flipped the rear axle leafs on rear.. gotta question for anyone who might be able to help, i am trying to find a grille, im unable to post in the parts section, is this cuz i am a newbie to the forum or is there something else Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-14-2009 at 08:35 PM.

05-13-2009, 10:38 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: ? flipped the axle how much to cut front coils to level out you must be a supporting member to make posts involving for sale, wanted to buy, and what's it worth in the classified section. but, you do not have to be a supporting member to buy from the classified section. here is a link about becoming a supporting member...well worth the $25 IMO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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