cutting coils
Originally Posted by JasonWW
I just noticed what you were saying. They are not completely compressing their shocks. They do have compression and rebound. OEMs design their suspensions to compress the bumpstops fully before running out of shock travel.
If anyone is interested, I did a little write-up called "Stock Shock and Suspension Travel Specs" for the 4th gen F-body. It gives details on the shock travel vs. bumpstop under compression and so forth.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496920
If anyone is interested, I did a little write-up called "Stock Shock and Suspension Travel Specs" for the 4th gen F-body. It gives details on the shock travel vs. bumpstop under compression and so forth.
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496920
Originally Posted by BADFNZ
Yes, I realize the shocks are not fully compressed. But cutting the springs 3" will compress the shocks down so far that they lose their normal compression/rebound capabilities. This is why you see the bodies of the cars moving up and down with bumps and potholes because there is no dampening inbetween. I know you know this because it's obvious you're very knowledgable, I was just pointing it out for the others.
I had good results cutting my front OEM springs with a grinder/cut off disk. As mentioned above, the spring rate is only slightly changed and I doubt anyone would notice a SOP feel. I was surprised at how much drop occured after cutting ~ 1/2 coil.
After you cut the coil, grind the bottom flat so that it rests flush on the perch.
I now have 1LE front springs, but will likely switch back to the cut stock springs.
Lower the rear easily by removing the upper spring bushing. Some people slide a 5/8 heater hose over the upper coil.
After you cut the coil, grind the bottom flat so that it rests flush on the perch.
I now have 1LE front springs, but will likely switch back to the cut stock springs.
Lower the rear easily by removing the upper spring bushing. Some people slide a 5/8 heater hose over the upper coil.
