CUT SPRINGS TO LOWER TRUCK - DON'T DO THIS

In this video we show what you shouldn't do but we cut the springs of the dodge dakota rt to lower the front end of the truck. We wanted to see where we want the truck to sit to be level with the belltech rear hanger kit that we just installed on this pickup truck. Lowering a vehicle with cut springs is never a good idea but this is for entertainment purposes only and to get an idea of where we want the front end of the truck to sit.
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Here is the Belltech Rear Hanger Drop Install

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[billytweed]

I put lowering blocks on the rear and cut my front springs. The ride is a little rough but it so much better looking and can handle curves without so much body roll. Great videos

[joyroc]

Looking good! Now show us how to make a supercharger for the Dakota from scratch.

[sunshinesallday]

Thanks for showing me how to lower the suspension on a budget. I like the look of your truck now. Great video. 👍

[fastkidz]

Saw a guy that custom made a two stage spring with some random prices of spring of different gauges and he said it’s the best handling car he’s put together (he was driving a 1997 rx7) it also lowered it by a full 2.9 inches looked sick

[rnljrt.c.b]

I got lucky, my bump stops rotted off😄 dakota looking great, if you need another project I'll send you my dakota lol😎

[winstonemerson]

Great video.Dumb question.Do you cut the top or the bottom of the spring?

[jimlane]

I know this sounds crazy, but I am going to ask anyway. I have an 09 Ram 1500 with 22" wheels and 305/ 40 22's...I want to get the truck a little lower but I don't want to go with a 2"/4" drop because I still work out of the truck and haul stuff from time to time. My ideal lowering rate ( I think) would be a 1" / 2" or 3". I know it sound like a lot of work for that little of drop. I thought I would get your opinion on cutting the springs just for that amount and what you would do shock wise, stock shock or lowered shock? I'm not saying I am going to go through with it, just want some advice. Thanks.

[chadpearsall]

Its gonna ride way better without bumpstops and new belltech silver shocks. Hows the cut springs ride

[joshualstacy]

Thanks man you just saved me a lot of money an at the same time helped my truck look hella nice

[justinhorton]

LOL I was waiting to hear the reason why "DON'T DO THIS" was in the tittle!! :P hehe

[Donesan]

Looks great man, but I keep distracted looking at your garage. I wish mine was half of yours. 👍

[STOICDevelopmentcenterofEARTH]

Wow bro you’re really pumpin out the content!

[heathcalvert]

Where did you pick up the bump stops at

[jt]

I have the same color RT, lowered 4” with 18”viper wheels you should try one from the red viper you will like it a lot

[JDWard-Jeepster]

If you disconnect the lower ball joint there is no need to take apart all the brake hardware. You will have to slightly fight the weight of the brake hardware, spindle and upper control arm. This is easier to do with two people.

[gtrdrejugfde]

How did the truck ride with the cut springs

[crazypotato]

Will it bouce if cut like this or ride smoth

[joshuahollinger]

How did cutting the Springs work out for you? I'm thinking about doing it to mine.

[mcchrisgarcia]

You got lucky that the ball joints have been replaced before. They come stock riveted onto the control arms. Mine snapped and it was a pain to get them off

[alexvalencia]

Hi is lowering 2 inches is safe with out bouncing?