front lowering coils

[ThatOneBlue67]

If I were to use 2" front drop coils on my 67 1/2 ton, would I need to buy shocks? Will the ride be crappy if I don't? Will I break something if I don't? Just wondering ifI can be a cheap skate or not

I'm thinking about just cutting the coils really... $114 is too much for lowering coils IMO.

[70c10]

Go ahead and cut a coil, you'll be fine with stock length shocks unless yours are already worn out.

[63 & 64 Bowties]

don't know if this helps, cause this is a 63....But, I cut my front coils 2 rounds, cut off the stop mount on the lower control arm, and kept the original shocks.

[71tahoe]

ART provides stock shocks with their front bag kit and it goes WAAAAY lower than 2".

[68gmsee]

No problem with stock shocks. I lowered mine in front 2-1/2 inches some years back and haven't had any problems.

[aventur1]

71 LWB. So if I buy a good set of lower coils, will the ride be the same as original? With the shorter coils are they designed to have the same rideability? Both front and back? 2" in front and in back would be great!
Sounds like a easy way to lower? And keep stock shocks or no big deal to buy shorter shocks front and back.

[hgs_notes]

I bought 3.5" drop coils many years ago and love the ride. I had to cut out the stops on the lower A arm also. The stock shocks were fairly new then, and are still on it. I don't drive it that much either. If I were to notice the shocks not working, I'd replace them with ones for dropped trucks, just because. 2" is hardly noticable on these trucks visually, and depending on what tires you run, you might consider dropping it more so the tire fits the wheel well better. With my 3.5" drop, I can still haul a full load without problems. The coils I bought had the same sping rate as stock so the ride was about the same. I am running 235/70/15's front and 275/60/15's in back. I would put some 1" or so lowering blocks in back of mine too, but want to check my clearances first so I don't have any problems.

[aventur1]

Ya, your right 2" is not enough. So is there a board vendor that carries the
3"+ coils for front and back? I want to keep the slight rake look so will go with the same front and back,Not sure about wheels and tires yet. I know I don't want the low profile tires, but would like to go with larger rims, what ever will fit after it's lowered.

[68gmsee]

Re: ride comfort... My truck seemed to have improved in handling. Didn't notice any difference in comfort level.

All tall vehicles will improve with handling if lowered to a reasonable height. There is less sway and more control on curves due to the lowered center of gravity thing. If you go too low, then you may encounter other problems.

[hgs_notes]

Originally Posted by aventur1

Ya, your right 2" is not enough. So is there a board vendor that carries the
3"+ coils for front and back? I want to keep the slight rake look so will go with the same front and back,Not sure about wheels and tires yet. I know I don't want the low profile tires, but would like to go with larger rims, what ever will fit after it's lowered.

You may want to rethink your order of operations here. Wheels and tires are way more expensive than the springs. And which ones you get will may a difference on how much you want to lower it.

A good idea is to get the wheels and tires you want, measure the bumper to ground and tire to wheel well clearance, then cut your front coils until you get the ride height you want. Re-measure and then order the coils to get that ride height or just keep your cut coils, depending on how low you went. If you keep them as cut, drive it a while to see if you like it. You may decide to replace the spindles instead.