Cutting front springs?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by skahide

So lets say i cut the front springs 1 coil, supposedly a 3 inch drop then i get the rear shackles, are there only 2 inch shackles or more? So i could get a 3/2 or more depending on the shackles??? Id love to get at least a 3/4 or 3/5 drop, is this possible with shackles? Where do i find shackles or flip kits?

You'll need a flip kit for more than 4" of rear drop. Quite honestly, a flip kit is easier to install than shackles + hangers.

1 coil off the front springs will be between 2-3" of drop. The amount will vary depending on the amount of spring sag & weight of your drivetrane.

PRUNEDA -SCOTI-

Do you have any rubbing issues with your tires up front. What's the backspace on your front/rear wheels?

Since I put the stock rubber bumpstops in I don't have rubbing issues (w/exception to extreme bumps/dips). However, I don't have nearly the amount of travel on my 74 as I do my 68 that is set up similarly. I did relocate my shocks higher on the frame for more travel.

My wheels are 18x8 w/5.25BS (5"BS would be better) up front & 20x10 w/5"BS out back.

[skahide]

thanks, now where do i find them. i dont see any on ebay. i need cheep stuff.

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by skahide

thanks, now where do i find them. i dont see any on ebay. i need cheep stuff.

First thing to do is to fill out your profile so we will know where you are located. There may be another board member local to you who can help so you don't have to pay for shipping.

[skahide]

Sorry bout that. I see that your in Weatherford, i used to pass through there all the time on my way to Possum Kingdom Lake. Good 'ol days. I live in East Texas in a small town near Tyler.