Ive decided the truck needs to be dropped a little bit more. I already have shackles in the back, and I want to drop it 2" more front and back. I know I'll need the hangers for the back, but as for the front, I think Im just gonna cut the stock coil springs. Anyone know how much you cut off to get an approx. 2" drop. Also what are the pros/cons of going this route as apposed to buying aftermarket drop coils???

Any feedback appreciated!

 

Cutting a truck for a 2" inch drop you should plan on cutting 2 full coils.

While I fully advocate cutting springs for minor adjustments (1") I am not so sure about more.

 

2" front drop coils are cheap nowadays. Take the safe route and buy a set rather than cut your stock coils.

 

I cut 1 wrap which lowered the front ~2". 2 wraps will be lower than 2". Sooner or later I will do spindles or coils.

 

Man I dont' know but I wouldn't be cutting my coils and I know is the cheapest way but not the safest. Just beef up the money and buy some aftermarket coils or a nice set up. There is plenty of good afteramrket parts out there that are relieable.

 

try heating them up and clamping them instead? its a hell of a lot safer than cutting them

 

You can get coils for pretty cheap, I would not cut them, check the classified section.

 

Two things I would never do, cut or heat the coil springs. I have done both on other vehicles I've owned. Like everyone said, drop coils are too cheap these days, just buy a set of drop coils and do it right.

 

seems like cutting them may be a bad idea after all. I just needed someone to tell me not to cut them I guess. I'll start lookin around for a set of lowering coils...

 

Beltech makes 1" drop springs for less then $100.oo
DJM also makes 2" drop sprins for less then $100.oo

There is NO reason to cut the springs for that much money.