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04-06-2012, 03:38 PM
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cuting coils
Is there a rule of thump cuting front coils .
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04-06-2012, 04:16 PM
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Re: cuting coils
Rough rule of thumb is one full coil = 2" drop
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04-06-2012, 04:29 PM
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Re: cuting coils
Sweet I wasnt to sure I had it in my head it was one turn per inch. Thanks for the help
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04-06-2012, 07:54 PM
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Re: cuting coils
1 coil = approx 2" of drop depending on the spring. Some = 2", others 3". It also slightly increases the spring 'rate' vs @ stock height but not enough to compensate for the amount of drop in some cases.
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04-07-2012, 02:49 PM
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Re: cuting coils
rule f thumb is dont cut off thumb or any other fingers for that matter
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04-07-2012, 02:55 PM
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Re: cuting coils
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04-07-2012, 08:16 PM
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Re: cuting coils
It's not truly your truck until it makes you bleed.
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