Jeep springs/3inch drop springs in front with stock shocks??

[GMC1965]

Thanks for the photo, I live it alot, eliminates most wheel well space and is still not plowing the dirt. Thanks a lot, I will be ordering a set of jeeps and 3inch front from Classicparts.

[XtechX]

Originally Posted by GMC1965

Thanks for the photo, I live it alot, eliminates most wheel well space and is still not plowing the dirt. Thanks a lot, I will be ordering a set of jeeps and 3inch front from Classicparts.

Yes, IMHO, I think it's about perfect for stance. You can save even more money if you just cut the stock front springs. 1 1/2 coils will get you what I have. Aftermarket front drop springs will cost around a $100 a set and cutting your own springs that you already have is free. From what I understand the aftermarkets are nothing more than a cut front stock spring anyway. I would start by cutting off one coil and then check the stance of the front and be sure the springs are seated in the upper spring pockets correctly. Then if you want to go lower take the other half a coil off. I say this because if your front 47 year old springs are already sagging or weak you may get more drop than the 1 coil = 2 inches figure. You can always cut more off but you cant put it back on if you take too much.

[GMC1965]

Originally Posted by XtechX

Yes, IMHO, I think it's about perfect for stance. You can save even more money if you just cut the stock front springs. 1 1/2 coils will get you what I have. Aftermarket front drop springs will cost around a $100 a set and cutting your own springs that you already have is free. From what I understand the aftermarkets are nothing more than a cut front stock spring anyway. I would start by cutting off one coil and then check the stance of the front and be sure the springs are seated in the upper spring pockets correctly. Then if you want to go lower take the other half a coil off. I say this because if your front 47 year old springs are already sagging or weak you may get more drop than the 1 coil = 2 inches figure. You can always cut more off but you cant put it back on if you take too much.

I thought cut springs ride a little rougher then pre made drop springs? If theres not much difference Il do it.