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justincat · 05-15-2010, 05:16 PM

I installed the ece front drop spindles and springs. I still want to go down about 2 inches or so in the front. How much can I cut of the front spring without just killing the ride quality? thanks

Leviticus · 05-15-2010, 05:19 PM

Usually anywhere between a half of one coil to one full coil is good. Some guys cut 1.5 coils off, but I would start with a half and see how you like it.

justincat · 05-15-2010, 05:50 PM

rock on. So one and a half would be pushing it. thanks for the info.

Leviticus · 05-15-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by justincat

rock on. So one and a half would be pushing it. thanks for the info.

I cut one full coil out of mine and I got about 2.5"-3" of drop and the spring still stays in place when jacked up. Like I said though,there is guys that have done the 1.5 coils but just to be safe, I would start with either a half or one full coil, then see where it puts you.

Its always easy to cut more if you aren't happy, but if you cut too much you are hosed

OARNGESI · 05-15-2010, 06:34 PM

Are your current springs stock height

justincat · 05-15-2010, 08:06 PM

no, I ordered the 4 inch drop in the front. 2.5 drop spindles. I didnt measure but I noticed they are shorter than the stock ones. I assume they are 1.5 inch shorter to make 4 inches with the spindles. I knew people were cutting up to 1.5 coils on stock springs but I wasnt for sure about drop springs

05-15-2010, 05:16 PM	#1
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	ece front drop spindles, springs cut. I installed the ece front drop spindles and springs. I still want to go down about 2 inches or so in the front. How much can I cut of the front spring without just killing the ride quality? thanks

05-15-2010, 05:19 PM	#2
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: ece front drop spindles, springs cut. Usually anywhere between a half of one coil to one full coil is good. Some guys cut 1.5 coils off, but I would start with a half and see how you like it. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

05-15-2010, 05:50 PM	#3
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: ece front drop spindles, springs cut. rock on. So one and a half would be pushing it. thanks for the info.

05-15-2010, 06:34 PM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: ece front drop spindles, springs cut. Are your current springs stock height __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

05-15-2010, 08:06 PM	#6
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: ece front drop spindles, springs cut. no, I ordered the 4 inch drop in the front. 2.5 drop spindles. I didnt measure but I noticed they are shorter than the stock ones. I assume they are 1.5 inch shorter to make 4 inches with the spindles. I knew people were cutting up to 1.5 coils on stock springs but I wasnt for sure about drop springs



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