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RodsGreen10 · 08-03-2015, 05:52 PM

So a buddy and I at work today got in a heated argument about drop spring and the proper way to seat the springs. The argument was over do you seat the spring at the top of the coil or the bottom of the coil in the LCA. So I was curious as to how you all did it? So how did you seat your front drop coils.

**lolife99** · 08-03-2015, 06:48 PM

The top has to seat on the "D" shape up in the spring pocket.
When you cut coils, you always cut from the bottom,...

SkinnyG · 08-03-2015, 07:11 PM

The D appears to be offset, which will actually keep the coils themselves centered in the spring pocket if you align the D part. Don't worry about where the bottom ends up - just trim the bottom to the ride height you want and let it sit where it sits.

RodsGreen10 · 08-03-2015, 07:30 PM

And that is what I told him to do. For some reason he thinks he need to cut the top of the coil and seat bottom. I told him no you do t do that. And he proceeded to tell me he is 65 yrs old and this is not the first c10 he has owned. I told him man I have put 3 different lowering kits on my truck in a year this truck and have installed 3 more on 3 other c10 I have owned and always seat them in at the top.

**lolife99** · 08-03-2015, 07:43 PM

He's never layed on his back and looked up in the spring pocket.
Or has never had the truck entirely back together and one side sits higher because the top of the spring isn't seated correctly.
I did that ONE time a long time ago.
I never made that mistake again.

RodsGreen10 · 08-03-2015, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

He's never layed on his back and looked up in the spring pocket.
Or has never had the truck entirely back together and one side sits higher because the top of the spring isn't seated correctly.
I did that ONE time a long time ago.
I never made that mistake again.

Lol same here man. No fun doing double work.

SCOTI · 08-03-2015, 09:29 PM

I agree w/what everyone is saying but I'll bet more than 1 guy has cut them from the top & installed them w/o issue (there's usually more than one way to be successful). It comes down to how lucky the installer is if doing it that way.

KQQL IT · 08-04-2015, 01:38 AM

They sure make a god awful noise when they rub on the Xmember

suville · 08-04-2015, 10:56 AM

So when aligning the top "D" and it don't seat into the lower at the notch for the end of the coil do you trim the lower to fit? Encountering this very issue and was wondering whether or not to trim the last coil on the bottom to match the spring pocket. these are drop springs cant recall where from ECE most likely

**lolife99** · 08-04-2015, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suville

So when aligning the top "D" and it don't seat into the lower at the notch for the end of the coil do you trim the lower to fit? Encountering this very issue and was wondering whether or not to trim the last coil on the bottom to match the spring pocket. these are drop springs cant recall where from ECE most likely

I don't worry about the bottom.
I cut at the following rate:
1/2 coil = 1" of drop.

ultrahd4me · 08-04-2015, 11:55 AM

Having done over 12 trucks of my own and a few for friends in the last 24 months, seating the "D" at the top is the correct way. I let the bottom coil fall wherever it happens to end up as long as it's down in the recessed area in the bucket. I will also grind a 1" long "flat" on the bottom coil to copy the flat portion on the stock springs.

Tom · 08-04-2015, 03:35 PM

I just put em in. They'll eventually work out where they want to be. They aren't going anywhere so I'm not too worried about it

08-03-2015, 05:52 PM	#1
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Drop Springs The Correct Way So a buddy and I at work today got in a heated argument about drop spring and the proper way to seat the springs. The argument was over do you seat the spring at the top of the coil or the bottom of the coil in the LCA. So I was curious as to how you all did it? So how did you seat your front drop coils.

08-03-2015, 06:48 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Drop Springs The Correct Way The top has to seat on the "D" shape up in the spring pocket. When you cut coils, you always cut from the bottom,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-03-2015, 07:11 PM	#3
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,273	Re: Drop Springs The Correct Way The D appears to be offset, which will actually keep the coils themselves centered in the spring pocket if you align the D part. Don't worry about where the bottom ends up - just trim the bottom to the ride height you want and let it sit where it sits. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

08-03-2015, 07:30 PM	#4
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: Drop Springs The Correct Way And that is what I told him to do. For some reason he thinks he need to cut the top of the coil and seat bottom. I told him no you do t do that. And he proceeded to tell me he is 65 yrs old and this is not the first c10 he has owned. I told him man I have put 3 different lowering kits on my truck in a year this truck and have installed 3 more on 3 other c10 I have owned and always seat them in at the top.

08-03-2015, 07:43 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Drop Springs The Correct Way He's never layed on his back and looked up in the spring pocket. Or has never had the truck entirely back together and one side sits higher because the top of the spring isn't seated correctly. I did that ONE time a long time ago. I never made that mistake again. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-03-2015, 09:29 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Drop Springs The Correct Way I agree w/what everyone is saying but I'll bet more than 1 guy has cut them from the top & installed them w/o issue (there's usually more than one way to be successful). It comes down to how lucky the installer is if doing it that way. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-04-2015, 01:38 AM	#8
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: Drop Springs The Correct Way They sure make a god awful noise when they rub on the Xmember __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-04-2015, 10:56 AM	#9
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Drop Springs The Correct Way So when aligning the top "D" and it don't seat into the lower at the notch for the end of the coil do you trim the lower to fit? Encountering this very issue and was wondering whether or not to trim the last coil on the bottom to match the spring pocket. these are drop springs cant recall where from ECE most likely

08-04-2015, 11:55 AM	#11
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: Drop Springs The Correct Way Having done over 12 trucks of my own and a few for friends in the last 24 months, seating the "D" at the top is the correct way. I let the bottom coil fall wherever it happens to end up as long as it's down in the recessed area in the bucket. I will also grind a 1" long "flat" on the bottom coil to copy the flat portion on the stock springs.

08-04-2015, 03:35 PM	#12
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: Drop Springs The Correct Way I just put em in. They'll eventually work out where they want to be. They aren't going anywhere so I'm not too worried about it __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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