Lowering\raising

[Alarus]

I want to lower the front end of my 73, and raise the back, how would i go about doing this? the rear springs are new, only like 200 miles old, but its still not where i want it, the front coils are stock(as far as i know) question is what should i do, would taller shackls work on the back? and what about the front, should i just buy new drop springs, or can i take the old ones to a shop and get them cut or what? (old ones seem to be just fine, there too high for my tast, the front of the car is higher than the back)



PS would taking that body out of the trunk help lift the back?

 

[latamud]

Cut some of the coil from the front springs and get taller shackles for the rear. Be careful you don't over-do it.

 

[rbohm]

clip about 1/2 a coil from the front springs, and use a shackle for the rear that is no more that 3/8" taller than stock.

 

[Alarus]

how would i go about cutting it? i dont have that good of tools, are there any shops that could do it for real cheap?

 

[HistoricMustang]

how would i go about cutting it? i dont have that good of tools, are there any shops that could do it for real cheap?

Hacksaw the fronts 1/4 coil at a time 'till you get the correct height. Set aside a 1/2 day to do this job right. You may not need to take the body out of the truck once the front is lowered a bit.

HistoricMustang
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[Alarus]

You may not need to take the body out of the truck once the front is lowered a bit.

Translation please?
Edit: Never mind, im tired, and it took me about 10 min to realize what you ment.