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jojoman · 11-01-2010, 08:22 PM

i just bought some 3" drop springs and i wanted to do a 4/6 drop in my truck so how much do i cut or wht do i do to get that extra inch thanks

**lolife99** · 11-01-2010, 08:33 PM

3" is the max.
Anything more will cause alignment issues.
You really need drop spindles and a taller drop spring.

**N2TRUX** · 11-03-2010, 09:03 AM

lolife99 is 100% correct. DO NOT cut those coils or you will hate them later. Buy a drop spindle and cut your stock coil or run a 2" spring.

11-01-2010, 08:22 PM	#1
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	drop front coil springs i just bought some 3" drop springs and i wanted to do a 4/6 drop in my truck so how much do i cut or wht do i do to get that extra inch thanks

11-01-2010, 08:33 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: drop front coil springs 3" is the max. Anything more will cause alignment issues. You really need drop spindles and a taller drop spring. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 11-01-2010 at 08:34 PM.

11-03-2010, 09:03 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: drop front coil springs lolife99 is 100% correct. DO NOT cut those coils or you will hate them later. Buy a drop spindle and cut your stock coil or run a 2" spring. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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