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Originally Posted by EagleChief
I missed your reply yesterday. That's what I have been curious about... can I just add spindles up front and springs in the rear and be good? Probably add a panhard bar in the rear as well?- Im in the same boat with the kiddos, oldest turns 3 at the end of the month. I would buy 2 1/2" spindles, 4" rear springs, and an adjustable panhard bar for now. if you want the front lower cut a 1/2 coil if you want it even lower cut the other half. if you want the rear lower add a lowering block, you can go up to 1 1/2" blocks before having any scrub issues with 15" wheels.
If I do that, do I need to replace the shocks and relocation brackets? That's my big question about all of these kits that I see.- I would advise modifying the rear upper shock mounts already on your truck if you are concerned. There are many write-ups on how to do it here for free, but I wouldn't worry about it now.
I see where people are cutting springs with no issues, but then you hear all of the naysayers and their stories of mangled cars and death (exaggeration of course) from cutting the coils. -The safety of cutting a spring depends on what kind of spring it is, meaning how the spring terminates. If the spring just ends like someone cut it off perpendicular to the material (tangential) then it can safely be cut. If the spring has a pigtail like on the rear springs or the top side of the front springs of the truck it cant be cut because it would compromise the mount/securing apparatus to the vehicle, same would go for what is called square end where the spring meets the previous winding.
Budget is pretty tight - I was all set on purchasing the ECE kit. But, when when it came down to it and looking at our budget, it is just too pricey right now. I have a feeling I'm going to have to do some motor work over this next winter.
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article on Cutting springs from a spring mfgr-
https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/cutting-coil-springs
POL spindles $240
Super track Bar ECE $130
4" rear springs ECE $114
Total $484
Also, keep in mind that you may run into needing new ball joints if you find out they are shot. (often overlooked)