Billiumss

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Last spring (2005), TrackBird and Pimpmaro came over to help me install my SLP Eibach lowering springs.

It's been over a year now since I got them installed. The rear settled down about 1 - 1 1/8 inches (Perfect) and the front only settled down about 5/8 of an inch from stock height.

Kevin (Trackbird) said that I could cut a half coil off my front springs. Would that give me another 1/4-1/2 drop? Do you cut the top or bottom of the coil?

I like the way it drives and feels so I don't want to get other springs, just want to "fix" the front SLP springs.

Caswell

2/3 of a coil was an additional 1/2" of drop on the fronts.

It's been three and a half years since I did it, I'm afraid I don't remember which end I cut.

Billiumss

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Do you have the same springs I have?

Caswell

I've got whatever Eibach springs came with the old SLP Level 1 suspension kit. I'd assume they're the same SLP Eibach springs you're talking about.

trackbird

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You'd have to cut the bottom. It will fit in the perch, but it will not have the extra coil on the bottom to stabilize it. Let me look at a spare set I have and see if it looks like we can cut them and get what we want out of them and still get them on the perch.

Billiumss

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Thanks Kevin, I want to get this done this summer/fall.

casey02ws6

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Just put the turbo kit on it. The extra weight will bring it down

trackbird

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I thought that was the idea (turbo). Change of plans?

Billiumss

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I keep going back and forth now, Turbo Kit or Big Cubes.

As of right now, Big Cubes. It's cheaper, easier and I can spray a 150-200 shot on top of it as needed.

trackbird

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Well, I did drive a 510+ RWHP SS with a 402 LS2 in it this week. It's not a bad way to go.

SLIKWS6

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What did you guys use to cut the spring? Thanks.

trackbird

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Nothing yet, but I have a chop saw at home and I know it will do the job with a bit of work.

02pewterform

Old thread but I am thinking about cutting my fronts this weekend and was wondering if anyone ever did this. If so how much did you cut and how is the ride.