cutting coils, I searched

[cochino12]

So I did some searching here and it seems like a full coil will yield ~ 3" of drop, does that sound about right? I ordered some spindles and a flip but only want about a 4/6 drop so how much should I cut off the coils to get me 2" ? I realize every truck will be different based on mileage, motor... Just don't want to cut and have to pull these damn coils out more than once haha.. Thanks in advance for any help

 

[FastOrange]

Do it the proper way and buy some 2" drop coils?

 

[bow61509]

yep I cut a full coil and got right at three inches drop.... unfortunately there is no definite answer as to how much to actually cut to get two inches... your best bet is to do the whole cut a little and measure blah blah blah. but I'm thinking on average one coil is around three inches so half a coil should be around 1.5 give or take.... so maybe around 3/4 of a coil would give you about two inches? just keep in mind once it's cut it's gone so if it ends up a little lower than your wanting you'll be stuck with it... also I would suggest using a 4" angle grinder with a cutoff wheel for the job. just absolutely don't use a torch. any other questions you may have I'll be glad to help as much as I can!

sent from the c1500 Denali

 

[dagen_1]

are you cutting stock coils are after market drop coils?

i wouldn't cut a stock coil... too soft, will ride badly.

 

[bow61509]

are you cutting stock coils are after market drop coils?

i wouldn't cut a stock coil... too soft, will ride badly.

this seems to be what everyone says... however it's not the case my truck is jive and tight up front and rides and handles way better than it did before I cut the stock springs.

sent from the c1500 Denali

 

[dagen_1]

this seems to be what everyone says... however it's not the case my truck is jive and tight up front and rides and handles way better than it did before I cut the stock springs.

sent from the c1500 Denali

i didn't cut my stock coils, i used 2" drop springs and cut a half a coil off later on.. and they were softer after i cut half a coil off.. funny how that works.. usually a cut coil is more harsh riding.

 

[bow61509]

i didn't cut my stock coils, i used 2" drop springs and cut a half a coil off later on.. and they were softer after i cut half a coil off.. funny how that works.. usually a cut coil is more harsh riding.

I would say mine does ride just a tad bit "stiffer" than factory... but it's not shock your brain harsh... it feels sportier imo

sent from the c1500 Denali

 

[98nightmare]

Cut it with a cut off wheel, if you use a cutting torch it will weaken the spring. Try 1/2 a coil and just half *** bolt it together and put the weight on it.. trim a lil more if its not low enough.. better to cut to little and try, then cut to much and be fkd..

 

[bluex]

My 78 rides great with one coil cut.

Heated springs are the ones that ride like crap because the spring rate is altered by the heat.

 

[1low95GMC]

the prevous owner of my truck had heated the stock coils on my truck. i replaced them with new coils from auto zone and i cut 1 coil of them. the ride was a much improvement over the heated springs. the cut springs handle well and are not soft.