2/4 drop?

[70c10]

Originally Posted by 57T210

Jim,

In another post discussing cutting front coils, there was mention of the front coils 'popping' when turning. What should be done to avoid that?

Thanks.

If they pop (moving in the spring pocket) it's probably due to being cut too short. I wouldn't go more than a 3" spring in front if you decide to cut. Another reason to not go too short, is they might fall out when jacking the truck up to put it on jack stands.

[67 cst swb]

In the late 80's (geez I'm getting old) we used 68-72 El Camino rear coil springs... The Hef-T-Coil style from Moog... they were for extra hauling in El Camino's... also I don't remember how much lowering that got you, but I then added a 2" block between the trailing arm and rear end... it was LOW for back then... and cheap... I was about 21 or 22 then... it must have been cheap...
Remember, that was before ECE or anyone from what I can remember, Oh, Maybe Traders Trucks....

[EAST SIDE LOW LIFE]

I don't want my comment taken the wrong way so please try to understand the point that I'm attempting to make here.

If I needed a work truck (a practical truck) I would leave my truck stock or buy a second truck for the above various needs. Where I live 3 grand buys a really nice dependable and pretty good looking truck in the 80's.

I'm not a fan of trying to make 2 trucks out of one. Hot Rod's, Kustoms and Street Rods are (IMO) to be enjoyed for what they are .... truck's that have earned their retirement.

esll.

[Wreckless_71]

Hey thanks for the props... No you don't need a C- Notch or anything. You just need some knock-er Loose for the rear retainer bolts and a BFH for the front ball joints... assuming that you're replacing them. Deffinitly get the front end aligned after you put the spindles on... I tore through a set of tire in a couple of weeks ooops!

[68alltheway]

the cheapest way is to heat the coils and hold a yard stick up to the fender until you reach the desired height. you can do this for the fron and back unless you have leafs in the back, if so take out all leafs except the long leaf and helper leaf. you should get a good 3-5 inches out of that. the heating does the same thing as cutting but is much easier because you do it while they are still mounted and you can get an even ride height. plus all this is totally free and it works. i have done this on older trucks and newer models. as long as its a gmc or chevy you are good. fords not so good.