Drop ????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigfish_63 · 07-14-2002, 04:00 PM

What would happen if you just cut you coil springs to drop your truck can some one help me please

Low69CST · 07-14-2002, 04:57 PM

You can only do this to your front coils. What happens is you get a stiffer ride, just like with the ones you can buy. The trick is figuring out how to cut them so you get the drop you want. Its not a 1:1 ratio.

bigfish_63 · 07-14-2002, 04:59 PM

So you can not cut the back coils and if you cant what is the easiest way to drop the rear

Low69CST · 07-14-2002, 05:05 PM

if you just want a couple inch drop, you can make some blocks, if its more than a couple inches you have to buy springs. You could heat them, but you will absolutely destroy the ride. The springs on the rear have pig tails on each end. So you cant cut away from that.

PushinPebbles · 07-14-2002, 05:18 PM

i got my rear springs till they are on the frame rails...................but im in the younger crew so i can put up w/ the ride.............................im waiting on the funds to get bagged too so ..........u make ur decsion

SCOTI · 07-14-2002, 05:26 PM

You could cut the rears but it would be more trouble than it's worth. In the past when we were poor(and drop springs weren't readily available) we would fab a short cup the outside dia of the spring and sandwich it between the bottom of the frame rail & the top of the spring. The depth of the cup was around 3/4" or so, just enough so the spring wouldn't be able to move around. If you look under GM A/G body cars the rear springs aren't bolted in @ the top so this works but like cutting the fronts it's hard to control the springrate vs amount of drop. You are better off using lowering blocks + shorter aftermarket coils w/proven springrates IMO.

PanelDeland · 07-14-2002, 06:41 PM

Lowering springs are only about $100.00-120.00 a set.I would spend the $$$ and keep the ride because it would be safer and keep you from going to far to use the originals.

Longhorn Man · 07-14-2002, 06:49 PM

Keep in mind, if you go over 2 inches with a spring only drop, (either cutting or purchasing) you will start to get bump steer from bad geomitry angles.

07-14-2002, 04:00 PM	#1
bigfish_63 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Mexico Posts: 32	Drop ????????? What would happen if you just cut you coil springs to drop your truck can some one help me please

07-14-2002, 04:57 PM	#2
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	You can only do this to your front coils. What happens is you get a stiffer ride, just like with the ones you can buy. The trick is figuring out how to cut them so you get the drop you want. Its not a 1:1 ratio. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-14-2002, 05:05 PM	#4
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	if you just want a couple inch drop, you can make some blocks, if its more than a couple inches you have to buy springs. You could heat them, but you will absolutely destroy the ride. The springs on the rear have pig tails on each end. So you cant cut away from that. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-14-2002, 05:18 PM	#5
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	hmmm.... i got my rear springs till they are on the frame rails...................but im in the younger crew so i can put up w/ the ride.............................im waiting on the funds to get bagged too so ..........u make ur decsion __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

07-14-2002, 05:26 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	You could cut the rears but it would be more trouble than it's worth. In the past when we were poor(and drop springs weren't readily available) we would fab a short cup the outside dia of the spring and sandwich it between the bottom of the frame rail & the top of the spring. The depth of the cup was around 3/4" or so, just enough so the spring wouldn't be able to move around. If you look under GM A/G body cars the rear springs aren't bolted in @ the top so this works but like cutting the fronts it's hard to control the springrate vs amount of drop. You are better off using lowering blocks + shorter aftermarket coils w/proven springrates IMO. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-14-2002, 04:59 PM	#3
bigfish_63 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Mexico Posts: 32	So you can not cut the back coils and if you cant what is the easiest way to drop the rear

07-14-2002, 06:41 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Lowering springs are only about $100.00-120.00 a set.I would spend the $$$ and keep the ride because it would be safer and keep you from going to far to use the originals. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-14-2002, 06:49 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Keep in mind, if you go over 2 inches with a spring only drop, (either cutting or purchasing) you will start to get bump steer from bad geomitry angles.

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