coil spring question

[rkwhite61]

Ok. So I put Hotchkis 2" sport performance coil springs (the ones now discontinued) with 2" drop spindles on my front end. However, these springs are massive and wound pretty tight and they will not seem to settle. Surely going from an iron block to an LS6 aluminum block is not causing my front end to be higher than where it should be with a 4" drop. Can't be much more than 75-80 lbs difference in the motors.

These springs have got to go and rather than purchasing a new set of drop springs and sinking more money into my project, I'm thinking about just cutting a round off of the OEM springs and be done with it. My question is this, if I cut one full round from the OEM spring would it be equivalent to 2 inches? I just want to make sure if I go to the trouble of cutting a round off the spring and replacing them that I don't end up at more than a 4" total drop including the drop spindles. I am aware I need to keep heat at a minimum. Thoughts? Help!

[RedHeartbeat]

one round is basically 2" but I'd start with 3/4 round and sneak up on it. Doing it a couple times will keep you from overdoing it. It's easier to do the job twice on one set of springs than making it too low and then have to locate another set of springs and starting over. Cut the springs, install and drive for 10 or so miles and then measure the height.

[Robt34]

Dont forget to cut passenger side coil 3/8s of a coil more to correct lean.