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71Chevystepside · 05-04-2007, 10:37 PM

Here my frame off project that I am working on right now,
71 C10, 454 BB /400trans, 2wd stepside

Here is my general goal to try first Drop rear 5 inch and front 3 1/2 to 4 with maintaining a comfortable, nice ride down the road

For the rear I now have put a set if 5 in drop coils

For the front I have 2 1/2 drop spindles and this is my question??????

To achieve my general goal which would work better, I have a stock set of BB coils from a 3/4 ton and I also have a stock set C10 coils from a 6cyl
What set would work best for my achieving another 1 to 1 1/2 inch drop on the front,
I am willing to cut a ful coil off but wanted to know first which would work best first before I prep and paint to put back together, any infor that would help would be appreciated..........

Thanks,
Rich

royo · 05-05-2007, 10:13 PM

well bud your best bet will be to use the bb coils cut 1 coil at a time and test fit they will also settle so take that into account that bb will smash those 6 cly springs flat . and we need before an after pics

dave2953 · 05-05-2007, 10:20 PM

I think cutting 1 coil will yield 2-3" of drop. If you only want 3.5-4" total front drop you may want to start by cutting 1/2 a coil. And I second the pic request.

royo · 05-05-2007, 10:46 PM

heres a pic of i coil cut an ece drop spindals if you can see it. also this is a big block truck iam going to cut that tree down or kill them dang birds

71Chevystepside · 05-06-2007, 01:04 PM

I couldnt wait yesterday and wanted to clean up and prep the springs so I could paint them, I had decided to start with the 6cyl springs.

Well I did a search on here and found some old thoughts of a 6cyl spring with no cutting would yeild 1 1/2 to 2 inch but did not see any comments on the ride quality, anyone know???

So I spent 1hr yesterday sanding the surface rust of the springs and painted them with eastwood frame paint,

Can anyone confirmed how these will ride with the BB in there,

As far a pics, I will need to learn how to post, I have plenty of pic of the start of this frame off restore

Royo what springs did you cut, That is my desired stance, about like you have

royo · 05-06-2007, 06:55 PM

1 coil off big block springs

05-04-2007, 10:37 PM	#1
71Chevystepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port Townsend, Wa Posts: 43	about to put front end together need spring drop advise Here my frame off project that I am working on right now, 71 C10, 454 BB /400trans, 2wd stepside Here is my general goal to try first Drop rear 5 inch and front 3 1/2 to 4 with maintaining a comfortable, nice ride down the road For the rear I now have put a set if 5 in drop coils For the front I have 2 1/2 drop spindles and this is my question?????? To achieve my general goal which would work better, I have a stock set of BB coils from a 3/4 ton and I also have a stock set C10 coils from a 6cyl What set would work best for my achieving another 1 to 1 1/2 inch drop on the front, I am willing to cut a ful coil off but wanted to know first which would work best first before I prep and paint to put back together, any infor that would help would be appreciated.......... Thanks, Rich

05-05-2007, 10:13 PM	#2
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: about to put front end together need spring drop advise well bud your best bet will be to use the bb coils cut 1 coil at a time and test fit they will also settle so take that into account that bb will smash those 6 cly springs flat . and we need before an after pics __________________ nickle and dime

05-05-2007, 10:20 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: about to put front end together need spring drop advise I think cutting 1 coil will yield 2-3" of drop. If you only want 3.5-4" total front drop you may want to start by cutting 1/2 a coil. And I second the pic request. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

05-05-2007, 10:46 PM	#4
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: about to put front end together need spring drop advise heres a pic of i coil cut an ece drop spindals if you can see it. also this is a big block truck iam going to cut that tree down or kill them dang birds __________________ nickle and dime Last edited by royo; 07-08-2007 at 06:22 PM.

05-06-2007, 01:04 PM	#5
71Chevystepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port Townsend, Wa Posts: 43	Re: about to put front end together need spring drop advise I couldnt wait yesterday and wanted to clean up and prep the springs so I could paint them, I had decided to start with the 6cyl springs. Well I did a search on here and found some old thoughts of a 6cyl spring with no cutting would yeild 1 1/2 to 2 inch but did not see any comments on the ride quality, anyone know??? So I spent 1hr yesterday sanding the surface rust of the springs and painted them with eastwood frame paint, Can anyone confirmed how these will ride with the BB in there, As far a pics, I will need to learn how to post, I have plenty of pic of the start of this frame off restore Royo what springs did you cut, That is my desired stance, about like you have

05-06-2007, 06:55 PM	#6
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: about to put front end together need spring drop advise 1 coil off big block springs __________________ nickle and dime



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