Cutting and powdercoating springs ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Puglia10 · 03-28-2011, 12:57 PM

Okay I know this topic is brought up a lot but I have a few questions I couldnt find the answer to....original front springs from an 80 2wd swb
-I want one inch drop in the front, is that half a coil or 1/4 of a coil?
-which end do I cut and with what tool?
-Is it okay to powdercoat them after or will that affect the spring at all?
Thanks!

jimmydean · 03-28-2011, 01:15 PM

Powedercoating will not hurt the spring at all. It's only heated to 400 in most cases and that isn't enough to change the spring rate.

1970C10truck · 03-28-2011, 01:51 PM

I would start by cutting a 1/4 coil at a time and check them in the truck as you go and remember they will probably settle a bit more over time. Cut them with a cut off wheel. No cutting torches or plasma cutters.
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03-28-2011, 12:57 PM	#1
Puglia10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 389	Cutting and powdercoating springs ?? Okay I know this topic is brought up a lot but I have a few questions I couldnt find the answer to....original front springs from an 80 2wd swb -I want one inch drop in the front, is that half a coil or 1/4 of a coil? -which end do I cut and with what tool? -Is it okay to powdercoat them after or will that affect the spring at all? Thanks! __________________ 1979 c30 3+3 dually 1946 GMC

03-28-2011, 01:15 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Cutting and powdercoating springs ?? Powedercoating will not hurt the spring at all. It's only heated to 400 in most cases and that isn't enough to change the spring rate. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

03-28-2011, 01:51 PM	#3
1970C10truck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Redding California Posts: 72	Re: Cutting and powdercoating springs ?? I would start by cutting a 1/4 coil at a time and check them in the truck as you go and remember they will probably settle a bit more over time. Cut them with a cut off wheel. No cutting torches or plasma cutters. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C10 swb 350 4spd under construction



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