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71Chevystepside · 10-10-2005, 05:35 PM

I took the front springs out of my71 C10 454 combo wanting to lower them. I have drop spindles not installed yet and saw that the top of tire to fender edge was about 6 inches. So I thought cut 2 full coils out off from stock should be close. I was experimenting.

Oops lowered it to about 2 1/2 inches to top of tire and I dont have my drop spindles in yet and the front is real bouncy. And when I jack it up off the ground the springs come loose and fall out of place. So dont do what I did.

Just so I know next time. How much if any can a person cut off a stock spring to lower it without comprismising the spring and ride quality.

Thanks,
Rich

pissonNOS · 10-10-2005, 05:52 PM

one full coil

**tnblazerk5** · 10-10-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pissonNOS

one full coil

yup thats what i did

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-10-2005, 06:43 PM

In my old 70 we heated them all the way around until they touched coil
to coil like a slinky, had to cut all the snubbers out, but the truck looked
wicked, only bad thing is it road kinda like log wagon when you drove it.

matthufham · 10-10-2005, 06:48 PM

i read 2 coils and my jaw dropped. 1 as you know by now is the limit.

stllookn · 10-10-2005, 11:14 PM

I cut two coils and with the a 283 and stock spindles it is NOT low enough. Mine rides fine but I will still be going to spindles and bags to get it where I want it. If you want a set of stock small block springs, I have an extra set. With a big block on stock small block springs and spindles it may be low enough for you...all depends upon on how low you want it.

llegos · 10-10-2005, 11:20 PM

how much does 1 coil get you? Can you do 1/2?

68C15 · 10-10-2005, 11:40 PM

I dont suggest 1/2 coils. they need to sit in the pocket a certain way.

71Chevystepside · 10-11-2005, 03:23 AM

stllookin,
Do you know if 6 cyl springs are the same as sb. I have a spare 67 c10 with stock springs. I am looking for 3 1/2 to 4 in drop in the front.

I have the 2 1/2 drop spindles what spring option would work best to get another 1 1/2 with a Big Block.

Also anyone know if 77 vintage springs fit our 67-72 trucks or are they different????

tomatocity · 10-11-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 71Chevystepside

stllookin,
Do you know if 6 cyl springs are the same as sb.

The 6-cylnder springs would raise a 58-64 Impala higher than the stock SB springs.

And DON"T cut half coils. Through experience, the top of the springs will move around and make popping noises with a 1.5 coil cut.

boraxman · 10-11-2005, 05:55 PM

Springs? We dont need no stinkin springs

stllookn · 10-11-2005, 06:29 PM

The six is heavier than the small block v-8 so they will probably raise it. Cutting one coil lowered me about 2 inches with my small block. boraxman...bags are much better and adjustable!

Tx Firefighter · 10-12-2005, 07:04 AM

Yes, you can use the 77 springs. They interchange.

10-10-2005, 05:35 PM	#1
71Chevystepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port Townsend, Wa Posts: 43	oops shouldnt have cut this I took the front springs out of my71 C10 454 combo wanting to lower them. I have drop spindles not installed yet and saw that the top of tire to fender edge was about 6 inches. So I thought cut 2 full coils out off from stock should be close. I was experimenting. Oops lowered it to about 2 1/2 inches to top of tire and I dont have my drop spindles in yet and the front is real bouncy. And when I jack it up off the ground the springs come loose and fall out of place. So dont do what I did. Just so I know next time. How much if any can a person cut off a stock spring to lower it without comprismising the spring and ride quality. Thanks, Rich

10-10-2005, 05:52 PM	#2
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	one full coil __________________ 69 GMC bagged

10-10-2005, 06:43 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	In my old 70 we heated them all the way around until they touched coil to coil like a slinky, had to cut all the snubbers out, but the truck looked wicked, only bad thing is it road kinda like log wagon when you drove it. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 10-10-2005 at 06:43 PM.

10-10-2005, 11:14 PM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I cut two coils and with the a 283 and stock spindles it is NOT low enough. Mine rides fine but I will still be going to spindles and bags to get it where I want it. If you want a set of stock small block springs, I have an extra set. With a big block on stock small block springs and spindles it may be low enough for you...all depends upon on how low you want it. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-10-2005, 11:20 PM	#7
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	how much does 1 coil get you? Can you do 1/2? __________________ -Steve

10-10-2005, 06:48 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	i read 2 coils and my jaw dropped. 1 as you know by now is the limit.

10-10-2005, 11:40 PM	#8
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	I dont suggest 1/2 coils. they need to sit in the pocket a certain way. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-11-2005, 03:23 AM	#9
71Chevystepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port Townsend, Wa Posts: 43	stllookin, Do you know if 6 cyl springs are the same as sb. I have a spare 67 c10 with stock springs. I am looking for 3 1/2 to 4 in drop in the front. I have the 2 1/2 drop spindles what spring option would work best to get another 1 1/2 with a Big Block. Also anyone know if 77 vintage springs fit our 67-72 trucks or are they different????

10-11-2005, 05:55 PM	#11
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Springs? We dont need no stinkin springs __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

10-11-2005, 06:29 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	The six is heavier than the small block v-8 so they will probably raise it. Cutting one coil lowered me about 2 inches with my small block. boraxman...bags are much better and adjustable! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 10-11-2005 at 06:30 PM.

10-12-2005, 07:04 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Yes, you can use the 77 springs. They interchange. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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