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**N2TRUX** · 09-22-2011, 12:16 PM

I agree, but I would determine if they are aftermarket or stock painted coils. If they are aftermarket, I would only cut a half coil and see what you get.

hotrod_991 that method works if you must use a torch to cut them. I prefer a cut off wheel, but have used a band saw, hack saw, and even a circular saw with a tile blade. Any method that does not create excessive heat will work.

hotrod_991 · 09-22-2011, 12:20 PM

ok I wasnt sure if it was needed with ither ways of cutting or not that was just what i have been told was needed. A circular saw? wow bet that was a handful to hang onto

ymerej71 · 09-23-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I agree, but I would determine if they are aftermarket or stock painted coils. If they are aftermarket, I would only cut a half coil and see what you get.

hotrod_991 that method works if you must use a torch to cut them. I prefer a cut off wheel, but have used a band saw, hack saw, and even a circular saw with a tile blade. Any method that does not create excessive heat will work.

...a hack saw?!? That just sounds like too much work to me! haha.. I'll be shortening my coils with a cut-off wheel. Thanks for all the helpful info from everyone!

**N2TRUX** · 09-23-2011, 11:07 AM

I used a "power" hacksaw once that was actually a handful. Surprisingly, a regular hacksaw with a fresh blade wasn't too bad. I was helping a kid lower his truck and that was all that we had at the time.

09-22-2011, 12:16 PM	#26
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: '79 GMC frontend drop help I agree, but I would determine if they are aftermarket or stock painted coils. If they are aftermarket, I would only cut a half coil and see what you get. hotrod_991 that method works if you must use a torch to cut them. I prefer a cut off wheel, but have used a band saw, hack saw, and even a circular saw with a tile blade. Any method that does not create excessive heat will work. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-22-2011, 12:20 PM	#27
hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	Re: '79 GMC frontend drop help ok I wasnt sure if it was needed with ither ways of cutting or not that was just what i have been told was needed. A circular saw? wow bet that was a handful to hang onto __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint

09-23-2011, 11:07 AM	#29
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: '79 GMC frontend drop help I used a "power" hacksaw once that was actually a handful. Surprisingly, a regular hacksaw with a fresh blade wasn't too bad. I was helping a kid lower his truck and that was all that we had at the time. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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