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HotRod929 · 04-03-2003, 05:53 PM

I have decided to cut my coils up front on my 70 C20. If I cut one full coil off how much about will that drop the front end? Also if I pull 2 leafs from the rear how much will that drop the rear? If I pull 3? I think that will leave only 2 leafs on ether side if i pull 3. Is that gonna be enough? Thanks

HotRod

crazy longhorn · 04-03-2003, 07:23 PM

1 full ring off my 1/2 ton front springs gave roughly a 2 1/2- 3" drop. At the rear, I have a flipped axle, relocated brackets, & less 2 leafs & the helper for a 5" drop. I would reccomend a set of slapper bars to control wheel hop after you remove the leafs. Good luck,crazyL

HotRod929 · 04-03-2003, 07:55 PM

So ill be ok if I take out 3 leafs then?..I know i might have crazy wheel hop but as far as running with 2 leafs it would be ok? Running only 2 leafs would give me how much of a drop you think? Thanks

HotRod

crazy longhorn · 04-03-2003, 09:28 PM

I am still running 4 leafs on the longhorn, & that works good. I couldnt say how less would work, but I wouldnt try it. You could also opt for a set of drop shackles, along with removing 2 leafs?

04-03-2003, 05:53 PM	#1
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Cutting Coils and Pulling Leafs???? I have decided to cut my coils up front on my 70 C20. If I cut one full coil off how much about will that drop the front end? Also if I pull 2 leafs from the rear how much will that drop the rear? If I pull 3? I think that will leave only 2 leafs on ether side if i pull 3. Is that gonna be enough? Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-03-2003, 07:55 PM	#3
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	So ill be ok if I take out 3 leafs then?..I know i might have crazy wheel hop but as far as running with 2 leafs it would be ok? Running only 2 leafs would give me how much of a drop you think? Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

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04-03-2003, 07:23 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	1 full ring off my 1/2 ton front springs gave roughly a 2 1/2- 3" drop. At the rear, I have a flipped axle, relocated brackets, & less 2 leafs & the helper for a 5" drop. I would reccomend a set of slapper bars to control wheel hop after you remove the leafs. Good luck,crazyL

04-03-2003, 09:28 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I am still running 4 leafs on the longhorn, & that works good. I couldnt say how less would work, but I wouldnt try it. You could also opt for a set of drop shackles, along with removing 2 leafs?



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