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I would like to lower the front of my truck about five inches... Is it possible to do this by just cutting the coils ???
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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.
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Re: lowering springs??
Ok ... mine is a 72 stock height spring .... If I cut one coil off how much will it lower it???
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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.
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Re: lowering springs??
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