Cutting 1 coil off of stock springs?
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Originally Posted by Tucsonpred
I promise you it will ride like crap. If it doesn't I'll come over and cut another coil and a half off 
. Sadly I think clipping on the factory coils is a bad idea. The coil will not seat right. A set of used 2 inch drop coils would be much safer and only like $60 or $75. It can be done but I suggest against it.
. Sadly I think clipping on the factory coils is a bad idea. The coil will not seat right. A set of used 2 inch drop coils would be much safer and only like $60 or $75. It can be done but I suggest against it.
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I'm thinking of doing this to my L....I was wondering if there were any new opinions on this issue. Since I put the 20s on the truck it sits a lil to high in the front to me. I was thinking of taking 1 full coil off the front, and replacing my 2" shackles, with JLP 4" shackles. Opinions ??
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I run the Hotchkis front springs on my 03L, I cut off 1 coil to achieve the ride height I wanted. Been running them that way for almost 2 years.
I have cut many, many springs on cars and trucks with no problems. 1-1.5 coils cut off will have no adverse effects if done properly....just make sure to use a high speed cut off wheel and NOT a torch to cut them.
Less heat the better.
I have cut many, many springs on cars and trucks with no problems. 1-1.5 coils cut off will have no adverse effects if done properly....just make sure to use a high speed cut off wheel and NOT a torch to cut them.
Less heat the better.
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O.k. KB thanks for the response. Does anyone have a pic of an L on 20" wheels with 1 coil cut off ? I just would like to see how low it will look. If its too low I'll only go 1/2coil. Will cutting these coils hurt the performance aspect of the Ls handling ?? I'm known to push an exit ramp a lil from time to time. lol
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