Castro45

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I'm looking to drop the front of my truck an extra inch it currently has djm lowering control arms. Would cutting the coils be fine or springs would be better? My only fear with the belltechs is that they will drop more than advertised? Any help is appreciated thanks

madmann26

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The BT's will settle some, yes.

I run their 2/3in pro springs and I am happy with them.


As for your question, you can get the coil. A lot of people do it. I believe all you want to remove is 1/4 coil to get your 1in.

2KRedSilverado

I needed about 1.5" inches for mine to be even up front so I just cut the springs with a grinder. Still rides great, only cut about a fourth of a coil.

Either way is fine but cutting would be cheaper, just don't cut too much

Castro45

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Thanks for the input so I should be cutting about 1/4 of a coil maybe a little less?

06 4.8

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When I just had the 2" front drop on my truck I cut 1 full coil and it actually only dropped it 1.8". Now that I have 2" spindles its 3.8 front drop

2KRedSilverado

About, leave it about 1/2 an inch above where you like it to sit since it will still settle a bit more once you drive it around

beefshreadder116

ive always cut coils up to 1.5 turns and never had an issue. my 99 sierra had 3" bt's when I bought it and they road really siff, not sure if they were bought for an extra cab or 3/4 ton, but I yarded the out in place of 2.5" spindles an junk yard springs that I cut one coil on and ended up with a 4" drop no complaints.

ive seen some brands of after market coils that were to short for the spring pocket, so when u jack the truck up they walk in the spring pocket, I would imagine they walk when u top out the suspension.