for those that have cut their springs...
10-09-2004, 09:00 PM
#3
TECH Apprentice
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
10-10-2004, 03:14 PM
#4
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 654
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well I have already spent money on springs (SLP Bilstein suspension) so I am not wanting to spend money on springs again. And I know that there are people on this board that have cut their springs, and I was wondering how they did it.
10-10-2004, 03:15 PM
#5
You can only cut them on one end; this is the large end without the tight loop. For the front springs, cut a coil of the bottom end. For the rear springs, cut a coil off the top end.
Inspite of what most people believe, there is really nothing wrong with cutting springs on a fbody. One coil off the fronts will lower the car about an inch; it will be less than that for the rear springs; maybe 3/4 inch. Just don't flame cut them and you will do fine.
Inspite of what most people believe, there is really nothing wrong with cutting springs on a fbody. One coil off the fronts will lower the car about an inch; it will be less than that for the rear springs; maybe 3/4 inch. Just don't flame cut them and you will do fine.
Trending Topics
10-12-2004, 03:44 PM
#8
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by DVST8OR
Thanks Cal, appreciate it.
Will a die grinder do the job?
Will a die grinder do the job?
Just as Cal said, one from the bottom on the front, one from the top on back. And yes, a die grinder is the tool for the job
.Can't wait to see it after your done buddy!
10-12-2004, 10:35 PM
#9
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 654
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by TireFryerSS
Hey Brian...Im getting ready to do the same thing with some stock springs, just thought I'd help you out...
Just as Cal said, one from the bottom on the front, one from the top on back. And yes, a die grinder is the tool for the job.
Can't wait to see it after your done buddy!
Just as Cal said, one from the bottom on the front, one from the top on back. And yes, a die grinder is the tool for the job
.Can't wait to see it after your done buddy!
Well hook a friend up....when are you going to be doing yours, (if you haven't already) and I will be there to help you and use your tools for me when you are done with yours?
