Opinion on coil springs cut

[85c10stepcustom]

Hello members , I'm looking for some opinions on how many coils I should cut off my springs ? My dad cut off one and a half coils and my grandpa cut 2 I need opinions on cutting the springs

[SkinnyG]

Depends on how low you want to go.  It's easy to cut more off; it's hard to put it back.

[zieg85]

Cutting springs change the spring rate.  The more you cut the stiffer they get.  Just prepare yourself for a rougher ride

[SkinnyG]

Usually, the springs do not increase in spring rate enough through to make up for the reduced ride height.  That is, they do get stiffer, but not stiff enough.

Ride quality is also very subjective.  My C10 came with heavy rear leafs, and stock 1/2-ton coils.  I found the ride to be imbalanced - too stiff in the back.  Many folks put 1-ton coils in the front when they lower them to make them adequately stiffer, but others complain about the ride being way too harsh.  I switched to 1-ton coils up front, and while yes it's stiffer, I've already forgotten about them because in my subjective world, they are not excessively so.