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D-n-Tyke · Yesterday, 08:20 PM

So when we built this truck I bought modular drop spindles and then 1" drop springs for the front and 4" drop springs and a 1" block for the rear to get me a 3/5 static drop. Now after driving it for a year and everything settling in I feel that the front end is still to high. I wanted a slight rake to the stance and feel I have a level stance with to much open wheel well in the front. So I think I want to drop the front another inch.

So my question is, do I spend the money and buy new 2" drop springs (really don't want to spend the money). Or do I just cut the 1" drop springs I have. And if I were to cut them would I just cut half a coil to get the 1" drop?

Help me out guys. What is your guys' experience and advice?

69 C20 for reference. All suspension pieces are from CPP if that matters.

jjzepplin · Today, 04:16 AM

I cut my springs to see how low I want the truck to be. I don't think I am going to drive it with them though. I am going to put the right stuff under there. Do you have another set that you could toy with? You could sell these the way they are but once you cut them...

**rob32472** · Today, 05:35 AM

If you are on a budget and want to see what it's like cut away. I am sure some may disagree but I think everyone who is into hot rodding has done it. Road kill garage does it all the time. You probably will find in the end you will want to put the right stuff under it though. Either way you will probably throw away the springs so no harm really. Have fun and enjoy.... BTW cut half a coil at a time and set back on the ground until you are happy with the stance.

KQQL IT · Today, 09:48 AM

My 73 has been on cut coils since 2005 hasn't changed height yet

**bowtie72** · Today, 10:33 AM

I have been running cut coils. There is nothing wrong with it. If you only cut half a coil it wont set in the lower control arm correctly. Which could cause other issues. I old suggest cutting a full coil.

**dagnabbitt** · Today, 11:11 AM

You mention that it is a C20: are you using C10 drop springs, or are these the drop springs for a 3/4 ton?

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · Today, 01:03 PM

Ive been running coils with half a coil cut for a couple years now with no issues up front. Have cut coils of loads of other cars with no problem when you stick to trimming a single coil maybe 2 at the most. There is a limit of how far you can go.

**Wikid61** · Today, 01:42 PM

If ya need to really cut only a half 1/2 coil, you may drill & put a grade 8 nut & bolt to keep it still.

D-n-Tyke · Today, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

You mention that it is a C20: are you using C10 drop springs, or are these the drop springs for a 3/4 ton?

I believe they are C10 drop springs (CPP PN: FCS6102-1). They were part of the complete kit(6572LHP-K) I bought from CPP.

D-n-Tyke · Today, 02:29 PM

So now I am little torn. I like the idea or whittling down and adjusting the height buy cutting the springs. But then again I like the idea of buying the correct sized spring and then putting this set up for sale and recouping some of my money back. Decisions...decisions...decisions.

Appreciate all your guys' input.

Yesterday, 08:20 PM	#1
D-n-Tyke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 259	To Cut the Springs or Not to cut the springs, that is the questions So when we built this truck I bought modular drop spindles and then 1" drop springs for the front and 4" drop springs and a 1" block for the rear to get me a 3/5 static drop. Now after driving it for a year and everything settling in I feel that the front end is still to high. I wanted a slight rake to the stance and feel I have a level stance with to much open wheel well in the front. So I think I want to drop the front another inch. So my question is, do I spend the money and buy new 2" drop springs (really don't want to spend the money). Or do I just cut the 1" drop springs I have. And if I were to cut them would I just cut half a coil to get the 1" drop? Help me out guys. What is your guys' experience and advice? 69 C20 for reference. All suspension pieces are from CPP if that matters.

Today, 04:16 AM	#2
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,553	Re: To Cut the Springs or Not to cut the springs, that is the questions I cut my springs to see how low I want the truck to be. I don't think I am going to drive it with them though. I am going to put the right stuff under there. Do you have another set that you could toy with? You could sell these the way they are but once you cut them... __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

Today, 05:35 AM	#3
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: To Cut the Springs or Not to cut the springs, that is the questions If you are on a budget and want to see what it's like cut away. I am sure some may disagree but I think everyone who is into hot rodding has done it. Road kill garage does it all the time. You probably will find in the end you will want to put the right stuff under it though. Either way you will probably throw away the springs so no harm really. Have fun and enjoy.... BTW cut half a coil at a time and set back on the ground until you are happy with the stance.

Today, 09:48 AM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,180	Re: To Cut the Springs or Not to cut the springs, that is the questions My 73 has been on cut coils since 2005 hasn't changed height yet __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

Today, 10:33 AM	#5
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 361	Re: To Cut the Springs or Not to cut the springs, that is the questions I have been running cut coils. There is nothing wrong with it. If you only cut half a coil it wont set in the lower control arm correctly. Which could cause other issues. I old suggest cutting a full coil. __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"

Today, 11:11 AM	#6
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,316	Re: To Cut the Springs or Not to cut the springs, that is the questions You mention that it is a C20: are you using C10 drop springs, or are these the drop springs for a 3/4 ton? __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

Today, 01:03 PM	#7
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 433	Re: To Cut the Springs or Not to cut the springs, that is the questions Ive been running coils with half a coil cut for a couple years now with no issues up front. Have cut coils of loads of other cars with no problem when you stick to trimming a single coil maybe 2 at the most. There is a limit of how far you can go. __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

Today, 01:42 PM	#8
Wikid61 Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: anamosa iowa Posts: 50,541	Re: To Cut the Springs or Not to cut the springs, that is the questions If ya need to really cut only a half 1/2 coil, you may drill & put a grade 8 nut & bolt to keep it still.

Today, 02:29 PM	#10
D-n-Tyke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 259	Re: To Cut the Springs or Not to cut the springs, that is the questions So now I am little torn. I like the idea or whittling down and adjusting the height buy cutting the springs. But then again I like the idea of buying the correct sized spring and then putting this set up for sale and recouping some of my money back. Decisions...decisions...decisions. Appreciate all your guys' input.



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