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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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I'd like to drop the front end down some and I'm thinking of cutting the coils. How much do i cut . I drop the back with a kit from ecklers now I want to bring the front down. Should I start with the 1/2 coil first?
I really need ya'lls help. Thanks Vince
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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I know someone has had to drop the front, please help me any info. Thanks Vince
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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you have to line up the ends when you cut them!! so a half of coil really wont work but a full coil on stock springs will drop you about a 1 1/4 roughly i cut 1 coil off my front springs it worked out nicely
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Get VBPs gymkahana springs, they drop the front by 1 inch, and improve handling and overall performance
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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Default Re: help with front coil's (killervette666)

Start with 3/4 coil, install (correctly) and drive for a while to let them settle. Then go from there.

You can always cut more, but you can't put back what you have cut off.
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