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FlatBrokeRacing · 09-07-2007, 11:23 PM

I have the front coil springs out of my 81 Stepper, in the middle of a static drop and want to cut the springs down. Seems like I remember reading here that 2 rounds was the most recommend and still be streetable. 1 round = about 2in, so 2 rounds = 4in......is this right..... Tell me what you think.....

Truck is completely stock. No baggs or spindles anywhere.....
Guess I'm just to cheap...

Thanks for any and all advice...

Spray-Bomb · 09-08-2007, 01:31 AM

I think it varies from 2-3 inches per coil
If I remember correctly, there is only about 6-7 inches between you lower A-arm & you X-member
So you may bottom out a lot

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-08-2007, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the reply Spray-Bomb,
I did a simple Flip on the rear and just need to level out the front. I'm leaning toward cutting 2 rounds out. I do understand that with 2 rounds it will give up some ride quality, just don't want it to ride like a "Goat wagon".....

*Shane* · 09-08-2007, 05:34 PM

2 rounds is a bit much ... but if you go 2 it is definitely gonna ride like a goat wagon

go 1 round first ... reassemble ... if it's not low enough, then disassemble and cut a half round. It's a lot easier to "ease up on" it as opposed to going too far to begin with.

royo · 09-08-2007, 09:04 PM

man just cut 1 coil at a time and drive it a while i know its more work but you be happyer in the end

royo · 09-08-2007, 09:10 PM

ok this is 1 coil and a drop spindle the exaust hits every thing i need to bag it

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-08-2007, 10:57 PM

Shane and Royo,
I got the truck up on jacks earlier today and about decided that 1 round was all I wanted to cut. Like all of you have said, I can always cut more later if needed. I don't mind the extra work.
Thanks guys...

satin64 · 09-09-2007, 04:00 AM

lets see it!

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-09-2007, 09:15 AM

OK.....lemmie see what I can do...

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-09-2007, 09:43 AM

Here are a few pics so the thread won't be worthless.....

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-09-2007, 09:46 AM

and a few more.

satin64 · 09-09-2007, 12:48 PM

thanks!looking good.is the swiss cheese dash to save weight?

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-09-2007, 01:09 PM

No, not really.
That is the factory dash under all the padding. It was green from the factory and didn't fit the theme I was going for, so I just stripped it to bare metal and painted it. Still want to come up with something different to do with it, just not sure yet.

I'm always up for suggestions and ideas. Shoot Em my way if ya got any.

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-09-2007, 09:56 PM

I did what everybody suggested and cut 1 round out, reinstalled the springs, and it still sits entirely too high. Tomorrow I'm going to pull them out again and cut another round.

I am glad I took your advice and didn't cut 2 rounds from the "get go". I still don't mind the extra work.

Spray-bomb, Shane, and Royo...
Thanks for all the advice...

satin64 · 09-10-2007, 03:27 AM

maybe with all those holes you could install a whack-a-mole game in the dash for when your stuck in traffic?

or maybe use speaker box carpet to cover it?use 3m adhesive spray to hold it on?

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-10-2007, 08:23 AM

Already have a whack-a-mole in the dash...

*Shane* · 09-10-2007, 08:53 AM

2 full rounds is too much

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-10-2007, 10:51 AM

OK,
But you still can't ake a half round out of the coil spring, (can you) doesn't seem like it would ever seat up properly...
Would you mind giving a little more explaination?
Thanks.

*Shane* · 09-10-2007, 11:54 AM

sure you can cut 1/2 a round ... or a 1/4 round ... with as much as you are cutting, it's not going to stay "seated" anyway.

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-10-2007, 12:29 PM

OK,
I will cut another 1/2 round and see how it looks.
Thanks again.

72 cheyenne pdx · 09-10-2007, 05:46 PM

You could install a lot of cigarette lighters in them holes.

You can turn all them holes into beer/soda taps. Have like different kegs of beer or soda in the bed, and plumb them into the cab.

They may not be the best ideas, but they are ideas just the same.

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-10-2007, 08:54 PM

I did the "Tapped Keg" thing a long tome ago....
It was kool as hell...

I like the beer top idea though....

FlatBrokeRacing · 09-11-2007, 08:49 AM

Hey Shane,
I did some cutting and grinding, pulled them out and put them back in. What I wound up with was 2 full rounds removed from the springs. I'm going to have to come up with a way to secure the spring in the upper pocket.

In other words, You were right, 2 rounds is too much. But that is the stance I was looking for.

Drove it around the neighborhood yesterday and it rode as good as stock.
Thanks for everything.

09-07-2007, 11:23 PM	#1
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	1 round or 2 ????? I have the front coil springs out of my 81 Stepper, in the middle of a static drop and want to cut the springs down. Seems like I remember reading here that 2 rounds was the most recommend and still be streetable. 1 round = about 2in, so 2 rounds = 4in......is this right..... Tell me what you think..... Truck is completely stock. No baggs or spindles anywhere..... Guess I'm just to cheap... Thanks for any and all advice...

09-08-2007, 01:31 AM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? I think it varies from 2-3 inches per coil If I remember correctly, there is only about 6-7 inches between you lower A-arm & you X-member So you may bottom out a lot __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 09-08-2007 at 01:32 AM.

09-08-2007, 11:39 AM	#3
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? Thanks for the reply Spray-Bomb, I did a simple Flip on the rear and just need to level out the front. I'm leaning toward cutting 2 rounds out. I do understand that with 2 rounds it will give up some ride quality, just don't want it to ride like a "Goat wagon".....

09-08-2007, 05:34 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? 2 rounds is a bit much ... but if you go 2 it is definitely gonna ride like a goat wagon go 1 round first ... reassemble ... if it's not low enough, then disassemble and cut a half round. It's a lot easier to "ease up on" it as opposed to going too far to begin with.

09-08-2007, 09:04 PM	#5
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? man just cut 1 coil at a time and drive it a while i know its more work but you be happyer in the end __________________ nickle and dime

09-08-2007, 09:10 PM	#6
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? ok this is 1 coil and a drop spindle the exaust hits every thing i need to bag it __________________ nickle and dime Last edited by royo; 12-15-2008 at 03:26 AM.

09-08-2007, 10:57 PM	#7
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? Shane and Royo, I got the truck up on jacks earlier today and about decided that 1 round was all I wanted to cut. Like all of you have said, I can always cut more later if needed. I don't mind the extra work. Thanks guys...

09-09-2007, 04:00 AM	#8
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? lets see it!

09-09-2007, 09:15 AM	#9
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? OK.....lemmie see what I can do...

09-09-2007, 09:43 AM	#10
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? Here are a few pics so the thread won't be worthless..... Attached Images

09-09-2007, 09:46 AM	#11
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? and a few more. Attached Images

09-09-2007, 12:48 PM	#12
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? thanks!looking good.is the swiss cheese dash to save weight?

09-09-2007, 01:09 PM	#13
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? No, not really. That is the factory dash under all the padding. It was green from the factory and didn't fit the theme I was going for, so I just stripped it to bare metal and painted it. Still want to come up with something different to do with it, just not sure yet. I'm always up for suggestions and ideas. Shoot Em my way if ya got any.

09-09-2007, 09:56 PM	#14
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? I did what everybody suggested and cut 1 round out, reinstalled the springs, and it still sits entirely too high. Tomorrow I'm going to pull them out again and cut another round. I am glad I took your advice and didn't cut 2 rounds from the "get go". I still don't mind the extra work. Spray-bomb, Shane, and Royo... Thanks for all the advice...

09-10-2007, 03:27 AM	#15
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? maybe with all those holes you could install a whack-a-mole game in the dash for when your stuck in traffic? or maybe use speaker box carpet to cover it?use 3m adhesive spray to hold it on?



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09-10-2007, 08:23 AM	#16
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? Already have a whack-a-mole in the dash...

09-10-2007, 08:53 AM	#17
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? 2 full rounds is too much

09-10-2007, 10:51 AM	#18
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? OK, But you still can't ake a half round out of the coil spring, (can you) doesn't seem like it would ever seat up properly... Would you mind giving a little more explaination? Thanks. Last edited by FlatBrokeRacing; 09-10-2007 at 10:52 AM.

09-10-2007, 11:54 AM	#19
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? sure you can cut 1/2 a round ... or a 1/4 round ... with as much as you are cutting, it's not going to stay "seated" anyway.

09-10-2007, 12:29 PM	#20
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? OK, I will cut another 1/2 round and see how it looks. Thanks again.

09-10-2007, 05:46 PM	#21
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? You could install a lot of cigarette lighters in them holes. You can turn all them holes into beer/soda taps. Have like different kegs of beer or soda in the bed, and plumb them into the cab. They may not be the best ideas, but they are ideas just the same.

09-10-2007, 08:54 PM	#22
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? I did the "Tapped Keg" thing a long tome ago.... It was kool as hell... I like the beer top idea though....

09-11-2007, 08:49 AM	#23
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: 1 round or 2 ????? Hey Shane, I did some cutting and grinding, pulled them out and put them back in. What I wound up with was 2 full rounds removed from the springs. I'm going to have to come up with a way to secure the spring in the upper pocket. In other words, You were right, 2 rounds is too much. But that is the stance I was looking for. Drove it around the neighborhood yesterday and it rode as good as stock. Thanks for everything.

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