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?
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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.
zero just buy some drop springs
Roughly 1 coil = 1"
Maybe add a spacer to the springs you have now?
already has some on it, sits too low for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slimsilverado
i thought about that, gonna look again todayQuote:
Originally Posted by GMCwantsLS1
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.
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.
My 92 actually rode better on a cut coil spring than on an engineered aftermarket spring. :thumb:
yeap, i refuse to buy lowering springs. LCA's and cut springs FTW!Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
i'm going to do 3/4 of a coil....i'll let y'all know how it turns out Saturday
so if i cut 1 and 1/4 coils out it will drop 3 in how will that ride? thanks
it wont ride bad, it will be soft. run a nice set of monroe shocks. if its to soft you can run some toxic/explorer procomp shocks.
nice way cheeper than springs ima do that and axel flip the ecsb thanks guys
going to the shop to get started. i'll post some pics!
let me know how it rides and how bad it throws off your alignment
nice do you like it
i'm loving itQuote:
Originally Posted by ma.racing
did it throw you alignment off any
see cut coils arent that bad, glad it all worked out.
nice i plan on doin this very soon as soon as i get my axle flip kit and new tiers for my 20s
ever rode in a ricer on cut springs???? pot holes are dangerous
cut springs on struts suck, stut bottoms out and ride like poo. ricers are dangerous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver383