It has been recommended to me that instead of getting a 2" drop spindle that I just cut a coil out of the front springs. I just may leave the springs stock in the back depending on how it looks. If it needs to be lowered in back, it is suggested to cut a coil there also. It's a reputable suspension business owner who's recommending it. He'd make more money with spindles, so it's what he thinks works best. Does this sound reasonable?
Thank you,
Bob

Cut'em, ther is nothing wrong with lopping a little off the coils. Most aftermarket spring companies build a liitle extra just so you can cut 'em to spec. Remeber that on a stock spring as you cut coils you increase spring rate and obviously ride harshness. They will also handle better.

Don't get them too hot when cutting them or you'll be sitting lower than you wanted to. The heat from cutting the springs will weaken the spring. If I was wanting to lower a vehicle I think that I would opt for the drop spindles.

Cut them. Even if you cut the springs the worst possible way, with a torch, maybe a few inches of the coil would get hot, and loose it's temper. Nothing to worry about. I usually use a chop saw.

I would try 1/4 to 1/2 a coil first. I did a full coil on my son's S-10 and it was 1/2 coil too much. graemlins/clonk.gif You might have to trim some of the rubber bump stop too.

The one problem I can see with cutting coils or using reduced height springs is it reduces the total suspension travel. With drop spindles you maintain the original suspension geometry and travel. That being said, I've done it both ways- cutting a spring is a lot more "cost effective".