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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Minor drop

Does anyone know if cutting half a coil out of the front springs of a 78 F-100 would serously affect the camber?
Everybody seems to be looking for some serious drop.
Not me!
The rear is handled.
I just need a little in the front.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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The 'spring being cut will affect the camber, Im sure you could compensate by bending the I beams (yes it is OK to do on this yr truck) but I personally wouldn't do it.

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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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Cutting the springs will also make it ride stiffer and take the temper out of the spring. LMC has 2" drop coil springs.
 
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