ICON coil spring question

Jeff@Spartan · Nov 20, 2012

I know guys cut factory springs all the time. Out of curiosity, has anyone cut down ICON coil springs? I wasn't sure if it was possible since they're "progressive rate." I was thinking about cutting mine down some to get about a 1/2" out of the front but didn't want to mess with it if it wasn't recommended. I would have to remount my traction bars and adjust my 3-link if I did it, so I wanted to be 100% sure before I tried anything.

Thanks in advance!

PTSUPERD · Nov 20, 2012

You have issues bro. LOL

Jeff@Spartan · Nov 20, 2012

PTSUPERD said:
You have issues bro. LOL

I don't want to go to bigger blocks in the rear. Figured this would be a simple solution that wouldn't cost me a dime. I just feel like the front end is a little too high at the moment and the springs have had plenty of miles to settle.

STROKIN N STYLE · Nov 20, 2012

PTSUPERD said:
You have issues bro. LOL

This lol

sent from the sea

Dzchey21 · Nov 20, 2012

cutting it effects the ride, i dont think i would do it, chance they will settle eventually?

Powerstroked162 · Nov 21, 2012

I don't think you should cut them. Do you still have the TEI spacer?

Jeff@Spartan · Nov 21, 2012

Dzchey21 said:
cutting it effects the ride, i dont think i would do it, chance they will settle eventually?

Hopefully. I was told they would settle a 1/2" in the first 500-1000 miles. I'm beyond that mark.

Powerstroked162 said:
I don't think you should cut them. Do you still have the TEI spacer?

I don't want to go up with it. I want to lower the front about a 1/2" or so. If it's not a good idea, I won't fool with it and just deal with it.

Dzchey21 · Nov 21, 2012

pull it down with ratchet straps when your not driving it LOL

Powerstroked162 · Nov 21, 2012

SPARTAN said:
Hopefully. I was told they would settle a 1/2" in the first 500-1000 miles. I'm beyond that mark.

I don't want to go up with it. I want to lower the front about a 1/2" or so. If it's not a good idea, I won't fool with it and just deal with it.

I was thinking you could have a machine shop mod the spacer.

Jeff@Spartan · Nov 21, 2012

Dzchey21 said:
pull it down with ratchet straps when your not driving it LOL

LMAO

Powerstroked162 said:
I was thinking you could have a machine shop mod the spacer.

I don't have a spacer in. It's just the 2.5" coils and 3" blocks in the back.

Breaking Habits · Nov 21, 2012

Mine settled after 3500 miles

Spatel23 · Nov 21, 2012

Jeff.........my special friend.

Jeff@Spartan · Nov 21, 2012

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
Mine settled after 3500 miles

More? Mine have already settled some.

Spatel23 said:
Jeff.........my special friend.

You know you love me.

Layson · Nov 21, 2012

1/2" Dang I thought I had issues... LOL

Keep driving it for a while... If you are worried about it just adjust the height of your rear blocks. It is alot easier than messing with the front. Especially for only a 1/2". I would still wait a little longer to see how much it settles out.

Layson · Nov 21, 2012

Second thought... Leave it as is. Truck has a nice stance!

Jeff@Spartan · Nov 21, 2012

Layson said:
1/2" Dang I thought I had issues... LOL

Keep driving it for a while... If you are worried about it just adjust the height of your rear blocks. It is alot easier than messing with the front. Especially for only a 1/2". I would still wait a little longer to see how much it settles out.

I'm OCD and indecisive as hell and it has cost me a lot of money. :doh:

I'm sure they'll settle a little more. I hope anyway. I don't want to alter the ride of the truck. Other than the tires, the truck rides the best it ever has.

Layson said:
Second thought... Leave it as is. Truck has a nice stance!

Thanks! It is sitting a little down hill there.

Aaron S · Nov 21, 2012

Bilstein sold 2 inch leveling springs at one point.

A member on here has them on his 06 crew long dark blue truck, black wheels. Cant remember his name.

I dont remember any comments on the ride quality either.

Just an option.