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Old 09-18-2007, 08:46 AM   #26
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Re: How much coil to cut? Please help!

I found a way to cut only half. I replaced my control arms with ControlFreaks units and the lower control arm ring has an isolator and does not require the control arm to be properly positioned. I was able to cut it and install it with no problem.
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Old 09-18-2007, 04:43 PM   #27
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OK I finally got the ball joint to release from the spindle. I have been beating the heck out of the spindle with my 4lb sledge to no avail. A friend talked me into using his pickle fork and it took less than 5 min. no damage to the boot. Thanks for all the info much appreciated!
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Old 09-18-2007, 06:11 PM   #28
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Re: How much coil to cut? Please help!

I cut two rounds...it rides like a truck...HEY it is a truck...LOL! I am going to bags up front anyway.
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Old 09-19-2007, 02:17 AM   #29
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Re: How much coil to cut? Please help!

stllookn How much room do you have between the bump top and the A-ARM bumper sitting there?
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Old 09-19-2007, 07:20 AM   #30
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Re: How much coil to cut? Please help!

Nothing wrong with cutting more or less than a full coil. I like 1.25 coils for a 3" drop. I never heard of anybody going 2 full rounds though. Stllookn your truck looks great!
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Old 09-19-2007, 08:56 AM   #31
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Re: How much coil to cut? Please help!

Yeah, that is a great lookn truck.

I got my truck back together last night, cut 1/2 round and combined with the new a-rms it went from 32.5 to 31. A little dissopointed but whatever it will probably settle. I think with spindles it should look great.
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Old 09-19-2007, 12:53 PM   #32
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I cut two rounds...it rides like a truck...HEY it is a truck...LOL! I am going to bags up front anyway.
Nice lookin' stepper - Usually I prefer the fleets, but this one is an exception for me
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