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is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
i have 2 inch drop coils and 2.5 inch spindles, i want to go lower. would cutting the springs be bad?
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
1/2 coil will get you approximately 1 inch of drop.
So cut carefully.
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
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You have a set of 2" drop springs. Correct? How much lower do you want them? Cut a half coil. That will get you a 3" total drop. I wouldn't cut more than a half coil.
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
Cut only the bottom of the spring.
(look at the red cut line)
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
so where the spring stops, i cut the exact same spot on the other side of it? doi i cut the top or the bottom?
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
You'll need to get the front re-aligned by someone that understands lowered vehicles. Shops that don't do 'dropped' vehicles will typically say it can't be aligned if it's dropped..... we all know they can. BTW.... more than 1/2 a coil off those shorter springs & they'll come loose anytime the front suspension is extended. They can (& possibly will) fall out if they come loose.
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
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Scoti,... you type faster than me. Anytime you shorten the front springs, you will affect the camber. I suggest getting the front end aligned when you are done. I also suggest using a good quality drop shock.
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
thanks guys, will i be fine if i only cut 1/2 coil off? or will it fall out?
i have brand new nitro drop 2 on already. and by 1/2 coil u mean that after i make the cut, the piece i cut off will look like a "c" right? thanks Last edited by dbmx66; 11-28-2009 at 12:40 AM. |
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
also, will it ride like crap if i cut 1/2 coil off?
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
It will ride the same as a 3" drop coil. Does it ride like crap now?
Full coil = O 1/2 coil = C Post up some pics of your truck.
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
Can you take a picture of your front suspension already on the truck? (front the front side of the a-arm).
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
Spring might be a little loose in the spring pocket only when the truck is off the ground and the a-arm is hanging all the way down.
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
Do you still have the rubber bumpstops installed up front?
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
How tall of tire do you have up front?
Do you have room to drop it another inch and still have clearance at the fenderwell and the inner fender?
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
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last time i drove it had stock suspension. its been my project for a while now. i dont have many good pics. they were takin months ago heres one with 4.5/6 drop. how much will it drop when the motor/ front clip are on? ![]() ![]() Last edited by dbmx66; 11-28-2009 at 01:00 AM. |
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
OK.
Don't do anything until it's back together and on the road.
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
do u know how much it will drop down the front after the motor and front clip are on?
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
no.
sorry. I think you are getting the "cart before the horse".
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
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It isnt that hard to pull a spring once the truck is assembeled, save it for last, this way you are sure to achieve the look you want with out having to buy springs twice.
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Re: is cutting 2 drop coils a bad idea?
that makes sense, thanks for the help.
i could always get it lower in the front with smaller tires couldnt i? |
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