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Old 11-28-2006, 09:24 PM   #1
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Front springs

If I cut one coil of the front spring how much lower will it be?

Can I cut less than one coil? Maybe 3/4 of a coil?
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Old 11-29-2006, 03:12 AM   #2
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Re: Front springs

probably need to know a little more about your truck. What year? Big or small block?
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Old 11-29-2006, 03:50 AM   #3
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Re: Front springs

Ive always been told that in general it's about 2 inches for each coil.
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Old 11-29-2006, 01:50 PM   #4
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Re: Front springs

67 SWB with small block.

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Old 11-29-2006, 04:47 PM   #5
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Re: Front springs

2 1/2" for 1 round on that one..... L
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Old 11-29-2006, 07:53 PM   #6
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Re: Front springs

Yes, you can cut less than 1 coil. I cut 1.25 coils and got almost 3" drop. I would not cut anymore than I did. I have zero problems.
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