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MrMilks · 02-23-2013, 07:54 PM

Is cutting coils of the front springs to lower ride height bad for the suspension or is it okay to do?

meatwagon83 · 02-23-2013, 07:59 PM

i say no but everyone else will say yes

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-23-2013, 08:18 PM

It's okay if you use a cutting disc, it's bad if you use torch
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Keith Seymore · 02-23-2013, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

It's okay if you use a cutting disc, it's bad if you use torch
Posted via Mobile Device

Agree.

I've done 7 or 8 over a 40 year period with no issues.

My current truck has been a daily driver for 26 years and 200,000 miles with no issues.

K

**LEEVON** · 02-23-2013, 08:41 PM

No more than one coil, good to go.

**N2TRUX** · 02-23-2013, 09:21 PM

I have done it enough times to feel confident that there will be no ill effect unless you use excess heat. I have even used a torch while the spring sets in a bucket of water when I had no other options.

mooseknuckles · 02-23-2013, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meatwagon83

i say no but everyone else will say yes

x2....lol.

02-23-2013, 07:54 PM	#1
MrMilks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 42	Front Springs Is cutting coils of the front springs to lower ride height bad for the suspension or is it okay to do? __________________

02-23-2013, 07:59 PM	#2
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Front Springs i say no but everyone else will say yes

02-23-2013, 08:18 PM	#3
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Front Springs It's okay if you use a cutting disc, it's bad if you use torch Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-23-2013, 08:41 PM	#5
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Front Springs No more than one coil, good to go. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-23-2013, 09:21 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Front Springs I have done it enough times to feel confident that there will be no ill effect unless you use excess heat. I have even used a torch while the spring sets in a bucket of water when I had no other options. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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