Cutting springs and shock question

[chad202]

I probably gonna cut my coils instead of replacing. I’m wanting a 1-3 drop. Can the rear shocks work with this or I need drop shocks? I’m also gonna put 22x10 wheels with 305/45/22 tires. This this setup will look perfect.

 

[LoRAM]

I probably gonna cut my coils instead of replacing. I’m wanting a 1-3 drop. Can the rear shocks work with this or I need drop shocks? I’m also gonna put 22x10 wheels with 305/45/22 tires. This this setup will look perfect.

Here’s my 3/5 on 285/45/22 for reference...

 

[chad202]

Here’s my 3/5 on 285/45/22 for reference...

That’s sweet. The 285 is 32.1, the 305 is 32.8 so couple that with a 1-3 and it’ll look close to your look as far as eating up fender well but will be overall higher.

 

[SupremeWill]

Are you just leveling the back down?

 

[chad202]

Are you just leveling the back down?

No, I’m wanting 1”up front and 3” in rear.

 

[chad202]

Here’s my 3/5 on 285/45/22 for reference...

How’s the ride with the 3/5 drop?

 

[SupremeWill]

New trucks are different than the 4th Gens, I don't believe you can just cut the springs up front. It now has a strut assembly like the 4wd.

 

[SupremeWill]

And if you cut the factory spring you would need drop shocks.

 

[chad202]

New trucks are different than the 4th Gens, I don't believe you can just cut the springs up front. It now has a strut assembly like the 4wd.

Gotcha. I never looked yet to see it was different. Guess I'll have to wait for someone to make the adjustable struts.

 

[SupremeWill]

There are a few kits out in which you change your a arms. From the research I've done that's basically what we're going to get.
I used a set of leveling springs on the back of my truck and I'm going with a 22 inch wheel with a 305 45-22 tire to fill in the gap.
The leveling springs are only about $150 and you don't have to change the shocks when you use them

 

[LoRAM]

How’s the ride with the 3/5 drop?

Good, no complaints at all. By far the closest to stock I’ve had for a lowered vehicle.

 

[chad202]

There are a few kits out in which you change your a arms. From the research I've done that's basically what we're going to get.
I used a set of leveling springs on the back of my truck and I'm going with a 22 inch wheel with a 305 45-22 tire to fill in the gap.
The leveling springs are only about $150 and you don't have to change the shocks when you use them

Shoot a pic when your done. I’ll do the same if I get mine done before you.

 

[SupremeWill]

Shoot a pic when your done. I’ll do the same if I get mine done before you.

Sure thing, Currently im in wheel selection hell trying to pick out wheels. Im leaning hard on just going with the factory 22". Ive already got a set of Nitto 420s tires at the house just waiting on wheels.

 

[chad202]

Sure thing, Currently im in wheel selection hell trying to pick out wheels. Im leaning hard on just going with the factory 22". Ive already got a set of Nitto 420s tires at the house just waiting on wheels.

Anything yet?

 

[SupremeWill]

Anything yet?

Trying to work out a deal on a set of factory 22"s