Swapped out my tires over a month ago need advice

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TheBlackHemi

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Took these real quick sometime last week with the new nitto 285/40/22 420s I had 305/45/22 nittos before the swap. I like the ride and look better on the 285/40s. I would bottom up at least 3-4 times a week being the 305/45s with a 2/4 drop (OD 32.6") vs the OD 31.1" of the 285/40s. Now I'm thinking of dropping my truck another inch all the way around for a 3/5 drop....has anyone cut belltech coils? All I ever heard cut was the McGaughtys coils cut... If I do cut my coils I will be upgrading my front shocks to the Qa1 adjustable shocks so I can get the right rebound just right. Tell me what you'll think should I leave it at the 2/4 drop or go for a 3/5 drop??

The new size 285/40s

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The old size 305/45s

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The truck looks great as is, but that extra inch of drop would really set it off.
 

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I think you should lower it more as i would to but idk if i can being on 24 :/ well with out rubbing something but i was in the same boat as you never found anyone that had cut beltech springs
 

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305's with a bit more drop would look awesome!
 

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I think the extra lowering would look great! But, you would have to figure out if you can keep the tires from rubbing and hitting on every bounce and turn.
 

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Looks good dude. I has the 420s on my srt8 jeep they were great.
 

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I love my 420's but I have 305/50 r20's
 

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Beautiful truck!
 
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