cutting front coils to drop

[SWINGSAX68]

I just want to get a two inch drop up front on my 68, I have some coils I pulled from my parts truck....or whatever is left. I know you can cut off one of the loops. BUT how many would I have to cut to acheive a two inch drop....or as close too. Also when replacing the shocks with shorter ones do I need to buy special "drop shocks" or how would I go about getting some that are shorter???
Thanks guys...

[Frank_Zeller]

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 spring. If you dont do this the front will lean to one side.

I see your not to far from Austin. I have a cut pair you can have if you want to make the trip.

Frank

[SWINGSAX68]

thanks frank......I have a set I'm gonna cut myself....a hack saw or grinder should work right????

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by SWINGSAX68

.....a hack saw or grinder should work right????

Yeah a cut off wheel works good too. You cab use a torch as well if you submerge the spring in a bucket of water up to the point that you want to cut it. This will keep the temps low enough that you don't loose tempering in the spring...

[RUDEDAWG]

I just used a metal cutting chop saw and it went through the spring like butter and it hardly even heated up the spring. I cut exactly 1 coil off and it gave me a 2" drop. Hope this helps.

[SWINGSAX68]

P.S. I am interested in lowering blocks and ubolts for the rear, of you got any 2-2.5 inches is good.....give me a few weeks and if you want to let them go I can take them of your hands then!!!
Thanks Frank.