how much to cut?

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Originally Posted by satin64

if you go with aftermarket coils will you still run out of threads?any pics of the bolts you need to change?i was planning on cutting 1.5 to 2 coils when i swap on the disc setup.

Shorter coils (either cut or aftermarket dropped-coils) require more shims which can require longer studs. Some trucks dont need them (both my 68 & 74 didn't), others do.

The exceptions to this rule are adjustable a-arms or re-designed (shortened lower/stretched upper) a-arms.