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Old 01-25-2012, 12:30 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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X amount cut off front coils = X amount of drop


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Old 01-25-2012, 02:27 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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1/2 coil is worth any where from 3/4" to 1 1/2" of drop depending on the spring rate. With your lower rate springs you'll be closer to 3/4"-1"
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1/2 coil cut = (+/-) 3/4" - 1" of drop.

Thats what I needed to know.


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