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powerT · 05-12-2012, 07:12 PM

After cutting one coil out of the coil springs will the front settle any
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BMERDOC · 05-12-2012, 07:20 PM

Good question. If they are the O.G. springs and they are set in the pockets correctly I think they are where they are gonna be and won't settle anymore.

cory d · 05-12-2012, 07:25 PM

i have heard of it, i didnt notice mine drop anymore. not saying it doesnt happen but with mine it wasnt enough to notice

notallthere · 05-12-2012, 09:22 PM

Nothing as of yet but it has only been 4 days.

**N2TRUX** · 05-13-2012, 01:10 AM

If the springs are seated properly they won't settle much if any. You do need to drive it so the suspension unloads before you check your measurements.

cory d · 05-13-2012, 02:04 AM

this is mine within an hour after cutting springs and less then 2 miles on it

and another that is over 4 months later

DREAMER1 · 05-13-2012, 07:31 AM

Yes they will settle...but it usually happens after the first spin around the block. And it's not a drastic change.... Anytime I do anything with my coils I take it for a spin and try to hit a few mild potholes, just to get ALL the settling out of the way so that I won't have any surprises later on
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**N2TRUX** · 05-13-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DREAMER1

Yes they will settle...but it usually happens after the first spin around the block. And it's not a drastic change.... Anytime I do anything with my coils I take it for a spin and try to hit a few mild potholes, just to get ALL the settling out of the way so that I won't have any surprises later on

I am not trying to disagree with you, but I refer to that as "seating" the suspension. After the suspension has been suspended the bushing and springs need to seat themselves back in the correct location.

I feel that "settling" is a term used for new springs breaking in and finding their correct height.

Blevinger · 05-13-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

this is mine within an hour after cutting springs and less then 2 miles on it

and another that is over 4 months later

Did you get 3" up front just cutting one coil or did you have to do spindles?

cory d · 05-13-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blevinger

Did you get 3" up front just cutting one coil or did you have to do spindles?

1 1/2 coils and it gave me close to 4"

05-12-2012, 07:12 PM	#1
powerT Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 68	Will the truck settle any after coil springs are cut After cutting one coil out of the coil springs will the front settle any Posted via Mobile Device

05-12-2012, 07:20 PM	#2
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Will the truck settle any after coil springs are cut Good question. If they are the O.G. springs and they are set in the pockets correctly I think they are where they are gonna be and won't settle anymore. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

05-12-2012, 07:25 PM	#3
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Will the truck settle any after coil springs are cut i have heard of it, i didnt notice mine drop anymore. not saying it doesnt happen but with mine it wasnt enough to notice __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

05-12-2012, 09:22 PM	#4
notallthere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sarnia ontario canada Posts: 211	Re: Will the truck settle any after coil springs are cut Nothing as of yet but it has only been 4 days.

05-13-2012, 01:10 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Will the truck settle any after coil springs are cut If the springs are seated properly they won't settle much if any. You do need to drive it so the suspension unloads before you check your measurements. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-13-2012, 02:04 AM	#6
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Will the truck settle any after coil springs are cut this is mine within an hour after cutting springs and less then 2 miles on it and another that is over 4 months later __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

05-13-2012, 07:31 AM	#7
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Will the truck settle any after coil springs are cut Yes they will settle...but it usually happens after the first spin around the block. And it's not a drastic change.... Anytime I do anything with my coils I take it for a spin and try to hit a few mild potholes, just to get ALL the settling out of the way so that I won't have any surprises later on Posted via Mobile Device

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