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72short · 08-18-2005, 02:26 AM

how low will my truck drop if i cut 1 coil off the front, and 1 and a half off the front, thank you very much for the answers

camaro__thunder · 08-18-2005, 02:44 AM

usually 1 coil is 2-3"
Make sure you cut the flat end of spring not the pigtail !

72BLAZERDUDE · 08-18-2005, 09:05 AM

Only cut 1 full coil off of your front springs and only off the bottom. Any more causes a number of problems. Anything other than full coils then the springs will not sit right in the spring pocket in your lower a-arms. Springs start to get to short and can fall out of the pocket if the truck is jacked up anywhere in the front except under the a-arm. As you cut coils off of the springs it loses its ability to support weight. If you go more than 1 coil you will have to change your mounting studs to longer ones on your upper a-arm shaft because you wont be able to get enough shims behind it to get it aligned with the stock studs.

Col Clank · 08-18-2005, 02:34 PM

what is the best way to cut the coils....

terrym1 · 08-18-2005, 03:45 PM

mini grinder with cut off wheel just my .02
terry

67Fleet · 08-18-2005, 03:54 PM

You may want to look at pricing on drop coils from McGaughy's or ECE. I know McGaughy's makes quality suspension components. I have them on both my trucks. They are usually $109- for a pair. Worth the investment IMO. Especially for the safety alone. Your suspension is a vital part of your truck and not an area you want to skimp out on. Just my .02 though.

08-18-2005, 02:26 AM	#1
72short Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Battleford Sk. Posts: 87	cut coils? how low how low will my truck drop if i cut 1 coil off the front, and 1 and a half off the front, thank you very much for the answers

08-18-2005, 02:44 AM	#2
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	usually 1 coil is 2-3" Make sure you cut the flat end of spring not the pigtail ! __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

08-18-2005, 09:05 AM	#3
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	Only cut 1 full coil off of your front springs and only off the bottom. Any more causes a number of problems. Anything other than full coils then the springs will not sit right in the spring pocket in your lower a-arms. Springs start to get to short and can fall out of the pocket if the truck is jacked up anywhere in the front except under the a-arm. As you cut coils off of the springs it loses its ability to support weight. If you go more than 1 coil you will have to change your mounting studs to longer ones on your upper a-arm shaft because you wont be able to get enough shims behind it to get it aligned with the stock studs. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

08-18-2005, 03:54 PM	#6
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	You may want to look at pricing on drop coils from McGaughy's or ECE. I know McGaughy's makes quality suspension components. I have them on both my trucks. They are usually $109- for a pair. Worth the investment IMO. Especially for the safety alone. Your suspension is a vital part of your truck and not an area you want to skimp out on. Just my .02 though. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

08-18-2005, 02:34 PM	#4
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	what is the best way to cut the coils....

08-18-2005, 03:45 PM	#5
terrym1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: nova scotia Posts: 179	mini grinder with cut off wheel just my .02 terry



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