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Old 08-07-2013, 10:55 PM   #1
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Cut Springs??

who has cut their front springs to lower the front and level the truck out? i just did a flip kit in the rear and wanted to just hack the front springs til i can save up and either get spindles (preffered) or new springs....

How many coils did you cut off? i currently have my bed off so i cant just measure the fenders
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Old 08-08-2013, 06:23 PM   #2
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Re: Cut Springs??

1/2 coil usually equals about 1" of drop.
Normally 1-1/2 coils total,... is the max.
(3" drop)
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Old 08-08-2013, 08:01 PM   #3
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Re: Cut Springs??

awesome thank you! thats all i needed, i just didnt want to go an start hacking. i also dont want to ride like this long, i just cant afford to keep my truck immobile long while i save up for spindles but i dont wan to ride around like im doing a wheelie everywhere or look like a gasser
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Old 08-09-2013, 11:47 AM   #4
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Re: Cut Springs??

I cut 1 round out. Im happy
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Old 08-09-2013, 12:23 PM   #5
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Re: Cut Springs??

pics???
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