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Old 02-19-2012, 03:21 AM   #1
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I cut 1 1/2 coils off the front springs of my '65, and the cross member is sitting pretty low to the ground. (About 6-7" I would guess)I haven't driven it yet. I am also running a 15" rally wheel and 245/60/15 bfg's all the way around. Did I cut too much off to be using this tire/wheel combo to be safe? It sits at a nice height, but I also don't want to tear the front end off going down the road. If it is too low can I just put in a rubber spacer under the coils to bring it up some or is that a bad idea? Any thoughts? thanks....
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Old 02-19-2012, 03:40 AM   #2
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Maybe I'm just freakin' out and this how low they all are...I'm just new to the whole lowered thing.
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Old 02-19-2012, 04:03 PM   #3
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I cut 1 1/2 coils off the front springs of my '65, and the cross member is sitting pretty low to the ground. (About 6-7" I would guess)I haven't driven it yet. I am also running a 15" rally wheel and 245/60/15 bfg's all the way around. Did I cut too much off to be using this tire/wheel combo to be safe? It sits at a nice height, but I also don't want to tear the front end off going down the road. If it is too low can I just put in a rubber spacer under the coils to bring it up some or is that a bad idea? Any thoughts? thanks....
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Maybe I'm just freakin' out and this how low they all are...I'm just new to the whole lowered thing.
What is the 6-7" dimension telling us? We need better info/descript of what your measuring from/against to better help you.
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Old 02-19-2012, 05:50 PM   #4
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Re: cut coils

I am guessing about 6-7 inches from the ground to lca's.
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I am guessing about 6-7 inches from the ground to lca's.
Average suspension compression travel is about 2-3". 6-7" is plenty of clearance given that average.
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