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Old 12-14-2009, 08:52 AM
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On an 06 rcsb 2wd, how much of the front coils do i need to cut to achieve a 1 inch drop? I know most of yall dont recommend doing it that way but i've done it that way to two different trucks already. On a hemi truck 1 round equals to 2 inches.. So i'm thinkin a half a round should do 1 inch. My only other option would be drop spindles. But aren't them expensive?
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half a coil.
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half a coil.
Sure its just a half coil? I cut a complete coil but I did not measure how much of drop it made.
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Originally Posted by dirt track racer 81
Sure its just a half coil? I cut a complete coil but I did not measure how much of drop it made.
One coil will drop it about 2". That's been the general rule of thumb for the NBS trucks. There might be some slight variation, but that is the general consensus.
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i'll have some up for sale shortly.
i did mine right to compensate for the chevy lean.
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1 full coil dropped mine 2.5".
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I guess i'll go for half a coil and see where that gets me
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Originally Posted by bluecajun5.3
i'll have some up for sale shortly.
i did mine right to compensate for the chevy lean.
How much more did you cut off of the passenger side to fix the lean? I've got a set i'm putting in this weekend and want it right.. Thanks...
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