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SnS C10 · 10-17-2008, 10:40 PM

hey guys im thinking about cutting the front coils to lower the 84 silverado a little. its already got dropped leafs out back so i want the front down too. not sure how much to do, thinking maybe 3/4 of a coil? i want 2-3 inches in the front. i have the stockk tires and rally's on now, 235/75/15. Will they rub at all? will the bump stops hit? and most importantly, will the ride be unbearable because of the stiff suspension, or is it not too bad? thanks

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flamingbig10 · 10-17-2008, 10:46 PM

I would cut it 1 coil, it will lower it2 inches

SnS C10 · 10-17-2008, 10:50 PM

how will it ride? will those tires clear ok?

Square84 · 10-17-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun23a11en

how will it ride? will those tires clear ok?

tires should clear but its been my experiance that if you cut too much it becomes bouncy. i bought 3 inch drops springs from sport truck direct for $99 they ride great so just something to think about.

flamingbig10 · 10-18-2008, 01:44 AM

I forgot to metion that I had lowerd my with 1 cut coil the ride was fine except it bottomed out every where I would go and I got tired of it, so I bought 2" drop coils 3"spindles and a flip kit

SnS C10 · 10-18-2008, 10:29 AM

quick question. just want to make sure im doing this right. i found this picture of front coil springs. I cut a coil off of the bottom right? I put the yellow lines on the spring to show where i think i would cut, is this right? Also, Wont the spring fit differently because of how it is shape on the bottom, or does it matter?

SnS C10 · 10-18-2008, 11:38 AM

the bottom of my front fenders are 31.5 inches from the ground and the rears are 29.5. I would like to be in the area of 28.5 inches in the front. Just not sure about which end to cut on the spring and if i should go 1 coil or 1.25 coils

Malo83 · 10-18-2008, 03:03 PM

I have 2 cut coils on the front of my 83, and yes cut the coils on the bottom, each coil will give you 2" of drop

SnS C10 · 10-18-2008, 07:54 PM

i just finished cutting and putting all back together, took about 2 hours. i cut 1 coil exactly on each. i got about a 2.25 inch drop. im very happy with it and the best part is, smooth ride!!! so, i now have a 2.25 drop in front, and a 4 inch drop in the rear. Now, all i need are some front drop spindles and im all set. Thanks for the help guys i will post some picture later

joe231 · 10-18-2008, 11:04 PM

i cut one coil of my front coils on my '80. now it constantly hits the bump stops. It could use new shocks and a sway bar though
need to get busy and bag the front...

10-17-2008, 10:40 PM	#1
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	coil spring question hey guys im thinking about cutting the front coils to lower the 84 silverado a little. its already got dropped leafs out back so i want the front down too. not sure how much to do, thinking maybe 3/4 of a coil? i want 2-3 inches in the front. i have the stockk tires and rally's on now, 235/75/15. Will they rub at all? will the bump stops hit? and most importantly, will the ride be unbearable because of the stiff suspension, or is it not too bad? thanks here is a picture Attached Images

10-17-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: coil spring question I would cut it 1 coil, it will lower it2 inches __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-17-2008, 10:50 PM	#3
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: coil spring question how will it ride? will those tires clear ok?

10-18-2008, 01:44 AM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: coil spring question I forgot to metion that I had lowerd my with 1 cut coil the ride was fine except it bottomed out every where I would go and I got tired of it, so I bought 2" drop coils 3"spindles and a flip kit __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-18-2008, 10:29 AM	#6
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: coil spring question quick question. just want to make sure im doing this right. i found this picture of front coil springs. I cut a coil off of the bottom right? I put the yellow lines on the spring to show where i think i would cut, is this right? Also, Wont the spring fit differently because of how it is shape on the bottom, or does it matter? Attached Images

10-18-2008, 11:38 AM	#7
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: coil spring question the bottom of my front fenders are 31.5 inches from the ground and the rears are 29.5. I would like to be in the area of 28.5 inches in the front. Just not sure about which end to cut on the spring and if i should go 1 coil or 1.25 coils

10-18-2008, 03:03 PM	#8
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: coil spring question I have 2 cut coils on the front of my 83, and yes cut the coils on the bottom, each coil will give you 2" of drop

10-18-2008, 07:54 PM	#9
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: coil spring question i just finished cutting and putting all back together, took about 2 hours. i cut 1 coil exactly on each. i got about a 2.25 inch drop. im very happy with it and the best part is, smooth ride!!! so, i now have a 2.25 drop in front, and a 4 inch drop in the rear. Now, all i need are some front drop spindles and im all set. Thanks for the help guys i will post some picture later

10-18-2008, 11:04 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: coil spring question i cut one coil of my front coils on my '80. now it constantly hits the bump stops. It could use new shocks and a sway bar though need to get busy and bag the front... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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