don't want the front sitting as low as it is. want to cut the stock springs to give a 1-2" drop. any guidance on how many coils to cut off?
don't want the front sitting as low as it is. want to cut the stock springs to give a 1-2" drop. any guidance on how many coils to cut off?
cut one coil.
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zero just buy some drop springs
Roughly 1 coil = 1"
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Maybe add a spacer to the springs you have now?
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already has some on it, sits too low for me.Originally Posted by Slimsilverado
i thought about that, gonna look again today
1/2 coil = 1 inch but it isn't linear. Usually 1 1/4 coils = 3 inches and 1 coil = 2 inches. Since you're wanting an inch or so I'd say 1/2 coil and let it settle.......and use a cutting wheel.
Just a 4.8.......
cut coil springs?
Im having a similer problem I have belltech 3" drop springs . Its too loose and mushy bottoms out when I drive it hard. Can you cut stock springs ? Will they seat properly? Safe? How about shocks any suggestions ? I got belltech nitro shocks they suck bad .anyone run QA1?
Ive seen the stock spings cut and was just fine. Just dont use a cutting torch. Use a cutting WHEEL so you dont over heat the spring and cause fatigue which will make them sag lower and un even.
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My 92 actually rode better on a cut coil spring than on an engineered aftermarket spring.
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