cutting coils

[73c10Shorty]

Hey guys, I need to bring my front end down about an inch. I have read that cutting half a coil should do the trick. I'm wondering if the same is true if I'm already running Belltech 1" drop coils. Any ideas?

[69byrd]

I am running lowered coils that I cut. I would go a half round, put it back on the truck, drive it and let it settle. Then if its not low enough cut some more. Remember you can always cut some more off but you cant add it back.

[Captkaos]

Are the coils 1" or 2" drop?  The cutting is usually referenced for stock springs.  If they are 2" coils, I personally wouldn't cut them, but you can. 
If you do, I would start with 1/4 round and drive it...

[73c10Shorty]

These are 1" drop coils. They are part of a 4/6 drop kit. I'm really concerned about either cutting too much coil, or destroying the ride quality.

[Captkaos]

Cut a 1/4 round and reinstall it and drive it around.  See if you like it and then creep your way to where you want to be.  It is a pain, but it eliminates the possibility of taking to much off...  Cut off the Bottom, not the top..

[73c10Shorty]

Great, thanks for the info guys. I tend to error toward the side of caution so I think the 1/4 round method will work well for me.

[joesgarage71]

If you do cut use a cut off wheel not a fire wrench!

[got2haul]

Cut a 1/4 round and reinstall it and drive it around.  See if you like it and then creep your way to where you want to be.  It is a pain, but it eliminates the possibility of taking to much off...  Cut off the Bottom, not the top..

I have a question about this...

     The lower control arm has an index indentation pocket for the end of the coil to fit into.  If you remove 1/4 coil, the bottom of the spring will be too short to fit into the recess -- it'll wind up a couple inches away from the index pocket.  When you install the spring, don't you need to ensure the upper part of the coil is seated firmly around it's locater pocket and indexed as well, which means if you remove a portion of the lower part of the coil, it won't index, right?

[82ChebySWB]

Cut a 1/4 round and reinstall it and drive it around.  See if you like it and then creep your way to where you want to be.  It is a pain, but it eliminates the possibility of taking to much off...  Cut off the Bottom, not the top..

I have a question about this...

     The lower control arm has an index indentation pocket for the end of the coil to fit into.  If you remove 1/4 coil, the bottom of the spring will be too short to fit into the recess -- it'll wind up a couple inches away from the index pocket.  When you install the spring, don't you need to ensure the upper part of the coil is seated firmly around it's locater pocket and indexed as well, which means if you remove a portion of the lower part of the coil, it won't index, right?

Crap, didn't see this post before I made mine.....but your new question is EXACTLY the same thing that I'm needing answered too.......

Inquiring minds want to know...lol

[Captkaos]

The bottom doesn't matter when it comes to cutting coils.