Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rollin thunder · 01-15-2013, 08:53 PM

I was considering cutting a coil out if i remember correctly thats 2 1/2" roughly per coil. I am running 30x9.50 R15 tires, does anyone know if i would have any clearance issues? its still at stock height

ghettoluxury · 01-15-2013, 09:11 PM

if you only cut off one round you will have no problems at all.

rollin thunder · 01-15-2013, 09:25 PM

Thanks Ghetto i suspected but never done it and wanted to make sure.

ghettoluxury · 01-15-2013, 09:30 PM

no problem

fastnloud · 01-15-2013, 10:23 PM

I've thought about cutting the coils on mine for now as well. Does anyone know if you can still get a good front end alignment if you cut them?

KQQL IT · 01-15-2013, 10:33 PM

depends on how much stud is available.
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fastnloud · 01-15-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

depends on how much stud is available.
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Alright, I've also found these springs, that are suppose to give you a 3 inch drop.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g726

Would I be better off going with these?

meatwagon83 · 01-15-2013, 10:46 PM

why dont you just do it correctly? put spindles on it so it keeps the same suspension and steering geometry and the ride isnt rough

fastnloud · 01-15-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

why dont you just do it correctly? put spindles on it so it keeps the same suspension and steering geometry and the ride isnt rough

I'm not too worried about the ride being rough. And at first I was planning on doing spindles and all, but I've decided I don't want to sink a lot of money into this truck like I have on others in the past.

**LEEVON** · 01-15-2013, 11:12 PM

There is nothing wrong with cutting a coil. You should be fine on alignment. I always do that before ordering lowering springs. Most of the time I'm happy with the ride, and I'm picky. Just make sure the rest of your suspension is in good shape.

cochino12 · 01-15-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

There is nothing wrong with cutting a coil. You should be fine on alignment. I always do that before ordering lowering springs. Most of the time I'm happy with the ride, and I'm picky. Just make sure the rest of your suspension is in good shape.

^^^^ x2

DREAMER1 · 01-16-2013, 12:41 AM

Cutting 1 coil would not be a problem. Cutting more than that creates problems. And yes you can still get a wheel alignment afterwards. After I installed my drop spindles I had a hard time finding a place to get an alignment. Nobody wanted to do it for different reasons.
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cory d · 01-16-2013, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

why dont you just do it correctly? put spindles on it so it keeps the same suspension and steering geometry and the ride isnt rough

the ride wont be rough, the half ton spring even with 2 coils cut are still squishy little noodles. i got my neg camber where i wanted with room to spare after 2 coils. i have 29" tire and i rub pretty hard some times. i wouldnt do more then 1.5 coils with 30" tires and half ton coils

KQQL IT · 01-16-2013, 02:13 AM

I've always clipped 2 coils from 1 ton springs for my 1/2 ton drops. Put longer bolts in the upper A arms. And cut the bumpstop pad off.
Flipped the rear.

Wrong maybe... works for me.
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meatwagon83 · 01-16-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cory d

the ride wont be rough, the half ton spring even with 2 coils cut are still squishy little noodles. i got my neg camber where i wanted with room to spare after 2 coils. i have 29" tire and i rub pretty hard some times. i wouldnt do more then 1.5 coils with 30" tires and half ton coils

this would probably explain why mine was rough, im not a half ton guy

01-15-2013, 08:53 PM	#1
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? I was considering cutting a coil out if i remember correctly thats 2 1/2" roughly per coil. I am running 30x9.50 R15 tires, does anyone know if i would have any clearance issues? its still at stock height Attached Images __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

01-15-2013, 09:11 PM	#2
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? if you only cut off one round you will have no problems at all. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

01-15-2013, 09:25 PM	#3
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? Thanks Ghetto i suspected but never done it and wanted to make sure. __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

01-15-2013, 09:30 PM	#4
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? no problem __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

01-15-2013, 10:23 PM	#5
fastnloud Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 209	Re: Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? I've thought about cutting the coils on mine for now as well. Does anyone know if you can still get a good front end alignment if you cut them?

01-15-2013, 10:33 PM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,273	Re: Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? depends on how much stud is available. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-15-2013, 10:46 PM	#8
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? why dont you just do it correctly? put spindles on it so it keeps the same suspension and steering geometry and the ride isnt rough

01-15-2013, 11:12 PM	#10
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? There is nothing wrong with cutting a coil. You should be fine on alignment. I always do that before ordering lowering springs. Most of the time I'm happy with the ride, and I'm picky. Just make sure the rest of your suspension is in good shape. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-16-2013, 12:41 AM	#12
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? Cutting 1 coil would not be a problem. Cutting more than that creates problems. And yes you can still get a wheel alignment afterwards. After I installed my drop spindles I had a hard time finding a place to get an alignment. Nobody wanted to do it for different reasons. Posted via Mobile Device

01-16-2013, 02:13 AM	#14
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,273	Re: Cutting coils, tire clearence issues? I've always clipped 2 coils from 1 ton springs for my 1/2 ton drops. Put longer bolts in the upper A arms. And cut the bumpstop pad off. Flipped the rear. Wrong maybe... works for me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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