I'd go 1-1/2 coils with the way those springs look. Besides, the stock height is a bit of a "nose-bleed" as it is.
I cut out one coil and WOW what a difference! Now I'm concerned that I cut off too much. The upper arm is now 1/2 inch above the "frame" and I get some movement when I push on it and I have some more weight to add yet. I hope I did not cut off too much. Thanks to Craig Selvey for challenging my decision to cut off more. The only concern is the original spring was bent "flat" and contacted the tab on the saddle. After the cut, I no longer have the "flat" profile and the spring does not contact the tab. I doubt this is a concern since so many people discussed cutting coils and the tab is not very robust. Anyone have experience with a coil rotating after cutting it?
It won't rotate. Put the full weight on the front end before you cut anymore. Once the weight is on it, cut 1/4 or 1/2 coils until it is about 1/2" inch higher than you want it. Let it ride for 6 months and cut a little more off if you want it a little lower and it does not settle down to where you want it. I ended up cutting mine so much that I didn't need a spring compressor to install or remove them. But mine were "heavy duty" springs for a 351, so they did not compress much when the weight was put on them. Worked fine for several years until I cut out the entire front suspension and went M-II.
It looks much better (and safer) than before. Definitely finish assembling the car and getting every last ounce of weight on it before you go any further. baby-steps from now on!!
