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Oct 20, 2010 | 04:33 PM

low 66

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How much coil spring do I cut off to lower my truck an inch

Oct 20, 2010 | 07:02 PM

jowilker

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You do not cut the springs, it will muck up the I-beam settings.

John

Oct 20, 2010 | 07:39 PM

Bob_91SC4x4

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I think you take a PT job and buy the lowered I beams. Sell the Rolex, its worth it.

Oct 20, 2010 | 07:49 PM

low 66

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Already have dream beams but thinking of moving the mount hole up 1 inch to get just a little lower and need to Shortin the spring to correct the Camber

Oct 20, 2010 | 10:46 PM

dman2008

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From what I have read on here you can cut up to 2 coils but there are some consequences you may not be able to correct the camber enough and effect tire wear. I would just try 1 coil and see where that brings it in at and go in 1/2 increments from there but no more than 2 coils.

Oct 20, 2010 | 10:50 PM

overlandexpress

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I cut one complete coil off and it was to much, the recommended amount is 1/4 of a coil at a time then re install and check camber, I also heard someone say he switched the upper coil bracket with one from a 3/4 ton truck and it fixed the camber after moving the I Beam brackets, I have been thinking of relocating the I beam brackets as well, that with my cut coils installed should get me where I want to be.... hopefully!