Front lowering spring option - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ga-stepside** · 03-03-2019, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Cutting 1 full round off the bottom of the spring generally nets you a 2" drop. So cutting 1/2 round should net you approximately 1" drop. I used a 4 1/2" grinder to cut mine.

If I only cut off a 1/2 round will that mess up how the springs sit on that control arms? New territory for me.

**Boog** · 03-03-2019, 10:11 PM

No. The spring will still index the lower control arm in the same spot. Nothing to it.

**ga-stepside** · 03-03-2019, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

No. The spring will still index the lower control arm in the same spot. Nothing to it.

Thanks. I had read about the spring sitting with the nub in a certain position. Just watched a video and they explained that it sits on the lower control arm and the top of the spring just sits in a cup. So I assume you make the cut on the top of the spring. Shoot, maybe I'll give this a shot, the stock spring will probably end up a throw away anyway, nothing to lose but time.

03-03-2019, 10:11 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,663	Re: Front lowering spring option No. The spring will still index the lower control arm in the same spot. Nothing to it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.