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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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here is a picture of my v6 springs. can anyone show me where to start cutting to achieve approximately 3" drop?

ive heard that the v6 springs do not require as much of a cut to achieve the drop that the v8 springs require. im looking to test them out for transfering a little more weight. i think these DJM 3" drop springs are a little too stiff to transfer.

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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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on my regular v8 springs, i cut exactly 1 coil and it dropped me 2.5"
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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by 1 coil, do you mean right here?

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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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yep..
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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Yes, that's considered a full coil. Should give you the drop you are looking for.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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you can cut 1 1/4 turns or coils and still be safe,thats how i cut mine and it lowered at least 3 or 4 inches, and i can still align it.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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im not looking to go any lower than my DJM 3" drop springs, and i have no problem aligning with them. i just dont want to cut off too much and have to start over.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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well i just made my first cut. i cut off exactly 1 coil. hopefully i wont have to pull it all apart and cut more. how much will this thing settle after installing it. i dont want to cut it to be perfect and have it settle lower than i want.

if i like this setup i will have some DJM 3" drop springs for sale here soon.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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i think you will be good with 1 coil after it settles.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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I'm fixing to put on my v6 coils here in a few days. Let me know how much your setup drops you. I'll be on spindles and the stock v6 springs so hopefully I also end up around a 3" drop.
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