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HotRod929 · 02-26-2003, 06:18 PM

How much can I get away with cutting my coils to lower my truck? I want a 2-3" drop in the front where my coils are so how much should I cut off to acheve this? Also anyone know of a place in MA where I can get my rear leaf springs de-arched? Thanks

HotRod

crazy longhorn · 02-26-2003, 06:46 PM

Hotrod, I have done it, but will say its not the best way. If you are going to cut the coils, take 1 full ring(they will seat properly top & bottom), & you will see a 2 1/2-3" drop. Good luck,crazyL

cdowns · 02-26-2003, 07:00 PM

BAD DECISION

Gene · 02-26-2003, 08:32 PM

Bad decision? I disagree. I cut mine, took a full coil off and lowered it 2 1/2 inches up front. I have lowered all years of Chevy trucks, from an 83 with drop spindles to a 90 with 3 inch drop tubular A-arms to many 67-72 chevy trucks. Yes cutting a coil affects the front end geometry but not enough to cause problems IMO. Mine rides great, was aligned by a professional and the tires wear evenly.

I say yes there are better ways to achieve a front drop than cutting a coil, but if your funds are limited I say go for the cut. I would go 1/2 a coil at a time in case your drop is too extreme for you.

70c10 · 02-26-2003, 08:34 PM

My buddy cut his neighbors 71' one full coil with no probs over 2 years ago. I'll still go with drop coils though.

**Bowtie468** · 02-26-2003, 09:22 PM

Yeah, drop spindles would be the best route, but sometimes you do what you have to do. I wouldn't cut more than 1 coil though !

crazy longhorn · 02-26-2003, 09:30 PM

Yea, I cut mine about 12 yrs ago.......back then nobody offered a drop spring for the 67-72. It was a temporary deal(posta been anyway), but I have logged about 12,000 miles on the cut coils & no problems with ride or handling..........crazyL

02-26-2003, 06:18 PM	#1
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Cutting Coils??? How much can I get away with cutting my coils to lower my truck? I want a 2-3" drop in the front where my coils are so how much should I cut off to acheve this? Also anyone know of a place in MA where I can get my rear leaf springs de-arched? Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

02-26-2003, 06:46 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Hotrod, I have done it, but will say its not the best way. If you are going to cut the coils, take 1 full ring(they will seat properly top & bottom), & you will see a 2 1/2-3" drop. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-26-2003, 07:00 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	BAD DECISION __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-26-2003, 08:32 PM	#4
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Bad decision? I disagree. I cut mine, took a full coil off and lowered it 2 1/2 inches up front. I have lowered all years of Chevy trucks, from an 83 with drop spindles to a 90 with 3 inch drop tubular A-arms to many 67-72 chevy trucks. Yes cutting a coil affects the front end geometry but not enough to cause problems IMO. Mine rides great, was aligned by a professional and the tires wear evenly. I say yes there are better ways to achieve a front drop than cutting a coil, but if your funds are limited I say go for the cut. I would go 1/2 a coil at a time in case your drop is too extreme for you. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

02-26-2003, 08:34 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	My buddy cut his neighbors 71' one full coil with no probs over 2 years ago. I'll still go with drop coils though. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-26-2003, 09:22 PM	#6
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Yeah, drop spindles would be the best route, but sometimes you do what you have to do. I wouldn't cut more than 1 coil though ! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

02-26-2003, 09:30 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Yea, I cut mine about 12 yrs ago.......back then nobody offered a drop spring for the 67-72. It was a temporary deal(posta been anyway), but I have logged about 12,000 miles on the cut coils & no problems with ride or handling..........crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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