Lowest drop coil springs for c20/c30?

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Hey everyone,
I’ve been looking around for drop coil springs for up front and was wondering if anyone knew what’s the lowest I can go with just a spring? (No drop spindles)
I’m even thinking about cutting a couple coils off the old spring because I can’t seem to find any 6” drop springs.
I’m wanting to do 6”

Thanks for any advice!
 

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How low you try'n to go?
 

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Hey everyone,
I’ve been looking around for drop coil springs for up front and was wondering if anyone knew what’s the lowest I can go with just a spring? (No drop spindles)
I’m even thinking about cutting a couple coils off the old spring because I can’t seem to find any 6” drop springs.
I’m wanting to do 6”

Thanks for any advice!
You need spindles and springs,the coils won't be long enough to stay in place,and the spring rate will be crazy as will the A arm Tie rod and ball joint angles,and with that much move on the lower control arm,finding shocks that will work won't be easy either.
 
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I gotta ask, why not spindles? Keeps everything in alignment and ride quality.
 

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Just an FYI, you'll NEVER get it aligned with 6" drop springs. I've probably got 2.5-3" of drop with my cut stock springs and can't get the camber in spec. That crewcab is my buddy's truck, I just asked him what the combo is.
 

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