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tonys87 · 12-27-2016, 09:38 AM

I need some help here guys, I've lowered my truck using a kit by CPP 3/5 with matching shocks and I wanna bring the front down another inch or two. I'm thinking of taking a turn off the springs or maybe even just half a turn. Can anyone who has done this comment on how they like the ride. I'll wait on some guidance before going ahead and doing anything.
Thanks in advance!!!

davbowen · 12-27-2016, 12:34 PM

I've read on here that
cut 1/2 coil = 1"
cut 1 full coil = 2"
someone else can confirm this.

dracko · 12-27-2016, 01:20 PM

Hey Tony can you post a pic with the 3/5 drop before being cut. I'm considering that kit.

tonys87 · 12-27-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dracko

Hey Tony can you post a pic with the 3/5 drop before being cut. I'm considering that kit.

I don't know how to post pics.

tonys87 · 12-27-2016, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davbowen

I've read on here that
cut 1/2 coil = 1"
cut 1 full coil = 2"
someone else can confirm this.

I've been told this. My main concern would be the ride.

AcampoDave · 12-27-2016, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tonys87

I've been told this. My main concern would be the ride.

My concern would be having the short little sawed off spring drop out of the pocket when the nose of the truck catches a bit too much lift.

**PGSigns** · 12-27-2016, 10:13 PM

If you are looking to get 4 to 5 " its time to start thinking about spindles. Much past 3 inch springs and you start killing the ride and running out of travel.
Jimmy

Malo83 · 12-27-2016, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davbowen

I've read on here that
cut 1/2 coil = 1"
cut 1 full coil = 2"
someone else can confirm this.

Roger That!

Slow Build · 12-27-2016, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

If you are looking to get 4 to 5 " its time to start thinking about spindles. Much past 3 inch springs and you start killing the ride and running out of travel.
Jimmy

x2

Rust-O-Matic · 12-28-2016, 10:54 AM

x3 on the drop spindles. I cut 2 rounds off my stock springs (4-ish inches?) and the springs were so short they would fall out of the pockets when the front end was lifted up. I have 3" drop springs now, and that's as short as I would want to go.

merlin65 · 12-30-2016, 02:54 PM

My 65 C10 has the full 3/5" lowering spring kit that I cut 1.5 coils off the front springs and for the rear I added a 2" lowering block along with a carls speed shop pinion shim and Baby C notch. All this work was done about 6 or 7 years ago and has been great. Rides perfect and has way more hauling capabilities if I do say so. I never really bottom out except for the exhaust under the motor every once in a while. My front crossmember sits about maybe 2" off the ground and only hits on a heavily crowned gravel road. No biggie. Tire wear is perfect, it just does not turn very sharp in parking lots. Rock Steady combo. Never looked back. And yes the front springs do fall out if I jack the truck up. So I dont, I use ramps.

luvbowties · 12-31-2016, 06:10 PM

I'd sell the 3" front drop springs while I had the chance and go from there.
Sam

davbowen · 12-31-2016, 08:49 PM

x2 on selling the 3" drop front springs. a better option is 2" drop spring with 2 1/2" drop spindles. I have this setup on mine with 5" rear coils. the ride is good. the front springs don't come out of the pockets when I raise it up and the steering clearance is not an issue. the only issue I've had is my long tube headers will scrap on speed bumps if I'm not careful and I have plenty of fender/tire clearance.

12-27-2016, 09:38 AM	#1
tonys87 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: las vegas Posts: 73	Cutting CPP lowering springs I need some help here guys, I've lowered my truck using a kit by CPP 3/5 with matching shocks and I wanna bring the front down another inch or two. I'm thinking of taking a turn off the springs or maybe even just half a turn. Can anyone who has done this comment on how they like the ride. I'll wait on some guidance before going ahead and doing anything. Thanks in advance!!!

12-27-2016, 12:34 PM	#2
davbowen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grand blanc.mi. Posts: 175	Re: Cutting CPP lowering springs I've read on here that cut 1/2 coil = 1" cut 1 full coil = 2" someone else can confirm this.

12-27-2016, 01:20 PM	#3
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Re: Cutting CPP lowering springs Hey Tony can you post a pic with the 3/5 drop before being cut. I'm considering that kit.

12-27-2016, 10:13 PM	#7
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Cutting CPP lowering springs If you are looking to get 4 to 5 " its time to start thinking about spindles. Much past 3 inch springs and you start killing the ride and running out of travel. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-28-2016, 10:54 AM	#10
Rust-O-Matic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gallatin, MO Posts: 295	Re: Cutting CPP lowering springs x3 on the drop spindles. I cut 2 rounds off my stock springs (4-ish inches?) and the springs were so short they would fall out of the pockets when the front end was lifted up. I have 3" drop springs now, and that's as short as I would want to go.

12-30-2016, 02:54 PM	#11
merlin65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: raleigh, nc Posts: 42	Re: Cutting CPP lowering springs My 65 C10 has the full 3/5" lowering spring kit that I cut 1.5 coils off the front springs and for the rear I added a 2" lowering block along with a carls speed shop pinion shim and Baby C notch. All this work was done about 6 or 7 years ago and has been great. Rides perfect and has way more hauling capabilities if I do say so. I never really bottom out except for the exhaust under the motor every once in a while. My front crossmember sits about maybe 2" off the ground and only hits on a heavily crowned gravel road. No biggie. Tire wear is perfect, it just does not turn very sharp in parking lots. Rock Steady combo. Never looked back. And yes the front springs do fall out if I jack the truck up. So I dont, I use ramps. Attached Images Last edited by merlin65; 12-30-2016 at 02:55 PM. Reason: addition

12-31-2016, 06:10 PM	#12
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: Cutting CPP lowering springs I'd sell the 3" front drop springs while I had the chance and go from there. Sam

12-31-2016, 08:49 PM	#13
davbowen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: grand blanc.mi. Posts: 175	Re: Cutting CPP lowering springs x2 on selling the 3" drop front springs. a better option is 2" drop spring with 2 1/2" drop spindles. I have this setup on mine with 5" rear coils. the ride is good. the front springs don't come out of the pockets when I raise it up and the steering clearance is not an issue. the only issue I've had is my long tube headers will scrap on speed bumps if I'm not careful and I have plenty of fender/tire clearance.



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