I'd like to lower the front a few inches... has anyone used spring clamps used on the coil springs to raise or lower the front end ?replacing or getting the springs cut seems a bit expensive
Replacing springs requires a bit of money. Cutting them off is basically free if you DIY. There are lots of posts about doing it. http://www.maverick.to/mmb/search.php?searchid=3215369 You can get whatever info you need by digging through this link
I don't care for the clamps, they move around when the spring is compressed when going over bumps, dips, etc.