Mar 8, 2012 · Cutting 1.5 coils could yield around 4" of drop depending on the quality of the coils. IMO, 4" front spring drop in these trucks is not a good ...

Jul 24, 2010 · A cut off wheel or saw-z-all generally works best. You will definately need a alignment when done as the top of the tires will tuck in when you ...

Feb 28, 2010 · However, that is how we do it and cutting is the best and cheapest and it works okay. The trick is to cut them as fast as you can and allow the ...

Apr 23, 2012 · Mine came down 5" in the front with cut springs. Rides the same as it did stock. I actually wish it was a little stiffer. But yes 57 is correct.

Apr 14, 2003 · I agree, go with dropped springs. To answer your question though, the rule of thumb is 1 inch drop to each 1/4 coil that you cut, so if you cut ...

Mar 6, 2019 · One coil from front equals 2-2.5" drop. Rear coils should not be cut (i used to say they couldn't be, but since then I have seen some really ...

Sep 16, 2010 · I put in a 78 front suspension in my 62 and cut out 1 coil, its seemed to drop it about 2 inches, and it rides great.

Apr 23, 2008 · I would say that "it depends" on the condition of your originals. There is no "special" pad for cut springs. If your old ones are ok, then reuse ...

1 coil is 2 to 2.5 inches. Stand the springs side by side then cut the second one at the same height. Maybe a little more or less than one coil on the second ...