ripleydale Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I bought springs for my 402 A/C car and then went and dropped the A/C, put on an aluminum intake and headers, and as a result, the front end sat high. It never settled and it's been a few years and some decent miles. So I decided I would try and cut the coils since I hated the stance. I've removed the springs and was thinking of starting with half a coil (after consultation with Darren Bull). I happen to have an original set of springs from my SS with A/C along with a set of replacements that someone had put in. He mentioned that it didn't make a difference and he felt I could put the old SS springs back if I wanted. The replacement springs I bought are much thicker and have a shorter relaxed length than the original SS and the other guys replacements. Any similar experience? I wish I could remember who I bought the springs from (some bigger monte vendor from the US). DO you think my replacements are the wrong springs? I didn't feel it was an issue when I drove it, just didn't like the stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I would start with half a coil and put them back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I had cut about 3/4 of a coil on my original small block springs and got almost one inch drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastss Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I always cut full coils so the coil will sit in proper seat in control arm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleydale Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Cut half a coil and it dropped about an inch on each side. I think any lower and I'd have tire clearance problems (255/60/15). It has lost the scared cat look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 What....... No pictures? I need to drop the front on mine, especially since the new wheels, I just can't bring myself to start cutting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I bought new replacement springs on mine Tony, and cut a coil and half (same position for fitment) and dropped it 1 1/2". You've seen mine, I like the stance. Some say it sits to low, its a "California look" as they say. p235-60-15 on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 The top of each wheel well (front & back) is slightly higher than the top of the tires. I have a 1" spacer under each rear coil spring & 25 lbs in the airshocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleydale Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Here you go Tony. I don't really have a great side shot of before since I really didn't like looking at that angle. The rims are different but the tire sizes are the same, 275/60/15 on the back and 255/60/15 on the front. I wouldn't mind the front end lower, and if I change tires I might think of chopping more off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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