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papsoldblue72 · 10-25-2014, 01:46 PM

I would like to lower the front of my truck about five inches... Is it possible to do this by just cutting the coils ???

BlackedOut67shorty · 10-25-2014, 01:59 PM

i would not advise it, thats drop spindle town there. i would assume the spring is stock hieght and if it is cut to that extreme it ride like crap.

papsoldblue72 · 10-26-2014, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackedOut67shorty

i would not advise it, thats drop spindle town there. i would assume the spring is stock hieght and if it is cut to that extreme it ride like crap.

Ok ... mine is a 72 stock height spring .... If I cut one coil off how much will it lower it???

PanelDeland · 10-26-2014, 09:07 AM

Dropping the front by cutting the springs will affect ride. Dropping by more than 2 in will create a nightmare to align. I don't remember how much one coil will lower but if you search the info is somewhere on the board. For a 72 drop spindles will run about $300 and then a 2 in drop spring would net you 4 1/2 in drop, but you will not get that much lower because your factory springs have probably sagged. There are a lot of lowering threads, from a couple of inches to full on lay frame. Do a search and read thru some of the problems/benefits of each. New springs can be had for $100 or so an end in almost any drop. Also keep in mind too much spring drop in the front can leave the springs loose in their retaining seats.

papsoldblue72 · 10-26-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Dropping the front by cutting the springs will affect ride. Dropping by more than 2 in will create a nightmare to align. I don't remember how much one coil will lower but if you search the info is somewhere on the board. For a 72 drop spindles will run about $300 and then a 2 in drop spring would net you 4 1/2 in drop, but you will not get that much lower because your factory springs have probably sagged. There are a lot of lowering threads, from a couple of inches to full on lay frame. Do a search and read thru some of the problems/benefits of each. New springs can be had for $100 or so an end in almost any drop. Also keep in mind too much spring drop in the front can leave the springs loose in their retaining seats.

Ok thanks for the help...

10-25-2014, 01:46 PM	#1
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 235	lowering springs?? *I would like to lower the front of my truck about five inches... Is it possible to do this by just cutting the coils ???* __________________ *It's been a long time coming... It's time to get it done..*

10-25-2014, 01:59 PM	#2
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: lowering springs?? i would not advise it, thats drop spindle town there. i would assume the spring is stock hieght and if it is cut to that extreme it ride like crap. __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

10-26-2014, 09:07 AM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: lowering springs?? Dropping the front by cutting the springs will affect ride. Dropping by more than 2 in will create a nightmare to align. I don't remember how much one coil will lower but if you search the info is somewhere on the board. For a 72 drop spindles will run about $300 and then a 2 in drop spring would net you 4 1/2 in drop, but you will not get that much lower because your factory springs have probably sagged. There are a lot of lowering threads, from a couple of inches to full on lay frame. Do a search and read thru some of the problems/benefits of each. New springs can be had for $100 or so an end in almost any drop. Also keep in mind too much spring drop in the front can leave the springs loose in their retaining seats. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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