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yalpngulp · 08-13-2012, 11:27 AM

I have 2 1/2 drop spindles and I just bought some Belltech 2" lowering springs, but I would like another 1-1.5 inches lower. Does anyone recommend cutting the brand new springs or is there another way to achieve it?

jchav62 · 08-13-2012, 11:35 AM

I would check and make sure that the springs are seated and settled properly. I've had issues in the past where the spring didn't sit in the lower or lower cup properly. If it looks okay, I've cut new springs before. It hurts a little cutting into a new part, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Good luck... jc

yalpngulp · 08-13-2012, 11:42 AM

will cutting them affect the ride comfort?

66clow · 08-13-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yalpngulp

will cutting them affect the ride comfort?

More spring more comfort, cutting them will give you a stiffer ride the more you cut. You may want to put it all together ride it and then decide. Once you cut there is no turning back.

forestb · 08-13-2012, 04:14 PM

Have you tried them on yet. Sometimes it takes a while for them to settle. You wouldn't want to cut them to find out later that it is two low when they settle. 6" is vary low watch out for speed bumps and make sure your front wheels will fit.

yalpngulp · 08-13-2012, 04:20 PM

they are on in the picture. it sat nice with 15" wheels, but with the 20's, i would like to get a bit lower

Turkey · 08-13-2012, 05:38 PM

cut it

SoNorth · 08-13-2012, 09:03 PM

Cut your stock springs down if you don't want to cut your new drop springs.

YBNORML · 08-13-2012, 10:25 PM

I cut the the drop springs on my blazer, I am running 2-1/2" drop spindles with 2" drop springs and I cut off one coil. I am happy with the ride.

BigDan3131 · 08-14-2012, 02:54 AM

Is the motor in it? If its not you better wait until it is. When I cut my springs I cut one loop from each end rather than both from one end, but that was on my ElCo. I haven't pulled apart my front end yet to find out.

yalpngulp · 08-14-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDan3131

Is the motor in it? If its not you better wait until it is. When I cut my springs I cut one loop from each end rather than both from one end, but that was on my ElCo. I haven't pulled apart my front end yet to find out.

yes the motor is in. I think i'll take the advice and drive it for a week and then decide whether to cut a loop out of them like YBNORML said.

glos55 · 08-14-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by yalpngulp

yes the motor is in. I think i'll take the advice and drive it for a week and then decide whether to cut a loop out of them like YBNORML said.

Smart choice...mine settled after driving for awhile

cori 64 · 08-14-2012, 11:08 AM

cut them!!

brokenspoke · 08-14-2012, 12:28 PM

I would cut 1/2 loop at a time

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-15-2012, 04:23 PM

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GCncsuHD · 08-15-2012, 04:29 PM

As mentioned, drive it for a couple weeks, see if it settles any, as they usually do just a bit. Then cut if it still isn't low enough. The spring rate will increase resulting in a stiffer ride, but sometimes a higher spring rate is desirable on a lowered vehicle since you are working with less travel after all.

08-13-2012, 11:27 AM	#1
yalpngulp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 26	front spring cutting question I have 2 1/2 drop spindles and I just bought some Belltech 2" lowering springs, but I would like another 1-1.5 inches lower. Does anyone recommend cutting the brand new springs or is there another way to achieve it? Attached Images

08-13-2012, 11:35 AM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: front spring cutting question I would check and make sure that the springs are seated and settled properly. I've had issues in the past where the spring didn't sit in the lower or lower cup properly. If it looks okay, I've cut new springs before. It hurts a little cutting into a new part, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Good luck... jc __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-13-2012, 11:42 AM	#3
yalpngulp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 26	Re: front spring cutting question will cutting them affect the ride comfort?

08-13-2012, 04:14 PM	#5
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: front spring cutting question Have you tried them on yet. Sometimes it takes a while for them to settle. You wouldn't want to cut them to find out later that it is two low when they settle. 6" is vary low watch out for speed bumps and make sure your front wheels will fit.

08-13-2012, 04:20 PM	#6
yalpngulp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 26	Re: front spring cutting question they are on in the picture. it sat nice with 15" wheels, but with the 20's, i would like to get a bit lower Attached Images Last edited by yalpngulp; 08-13-2012 at 04:26 PM.

08-13-2012, 05:38 PM	#7
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: front spring cutting question cut it __________________

08-13-2012, 09:03 PM	#8
SoNorth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 13	Re: front spring cutting question Cut your stock springs down if you don't want to cut your new drop springs.

08-13-2012, 10:25 PM	#9
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: front spring cutting question I cut the the drop springs on my blazer, I am running 2-1/2" drop spindles with 2" drop springs and I cut off one coil. I am happy with the ride. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

08-14-2012, 02:54 AM	#10
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: front spring cutting question Is the motor in it? If its not you better wait until it is. When I cut my springs I cut one loop from each end rather than both from one end, but that was on my ElCo. I haven't pulled apart my front end yet to find out. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

08-14-2012, 11:08 AM	#13
cori 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: yucaipa Posts: 50	Re: front spring cutting question cut them!!

08-14-2012, 12:28 PM	#14
brokenspoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 535	Re: front spring cutting question I would cut 1/2 loop at a time

08-15-2012, 04:29 PM	#16
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: front spring cutting question As mentioned, drive it for a couple weeks, see if it settles any, as they usually do just a bit. Then cut if it still isn't low enough. The spring rate will increase resulting in a stiffer ride, but sometimes a higher spring rate is desirable on a lowered vehicle since you are working with less travel after all. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s



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