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DopeFedZ 05-01-2008 09:25 AM

I've cut my springs over a year ago 1 1/2 coils in the front and one in the rear. Doesn't ride any different than stock imo. Like posted above I'm sure it isn't the best setup for any type of roadracing but for daily driving I don't have any complaints and I still managed a 1.53 60ft at the strip.

2000ramairformula 05-01-2008 02:32 PM

I'll probably end up cutting a coil out...So i just need a spring compressor for the front???

Xsta Z 28 05-01-2008 03:10 PM


Originally Posted by 2000ramairformula (Post 9277590)
I'll probably end up cutting a coil out...So i just need a spring compressor for the front???

Yes sir the rears pop out as you lower the axle.

Kevin01Z28 05-01-2008 03:35 PM

Drop coils...
 
Im in the process of raising my car back to the stock height because im sick of it be so damn low. LT's and ory + lowered f-body just sucks for daily driving where im at. I bought a set of stock front springs just need the rear springs. Ill swap you or make you a deal if your interested. PM if you are..

z28bryan 05-01-2008 03:50 PM


Originally Posted by YellowToy/A (Post 9272248)
Dont be stupid. You would need new shocks and higher rate springs to lower right. If you got to just wack off some spring.

As far as I know springrate actually appears to increase when you remove the amount of active coils.

Since springs are thankfully one of the cheaper modifications on our cars though and there's probably a hell of a lot more to spring design than I know, I would never mess with cutting the springs personally. Then again I care about the rate of the spring and getting a specific consistent ride height as well, so off the shelf springs are only what I'd go for.

ramairracer 05-01-2008 05:57 PM

i cut 1 coil on the front the rears had 190k on them so they were saggy enough, looks damn good and rides like stock, the only downside was that i couldnt align it! it doesnt have enough room for adjustment, my camber split was at 2* and that was without setting the toe i didnt have enough and wore my tires out in like a month, but other than that go for it if you can get someone to algin it... i work as a tech at a dealership and i nor anyone in the shop would get it within specs
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yeller_xtc 05-01-2008 06:30 PM


Originally Posted by OMGWTFBODY (Post 9273360)
If you're gonna half-ass it, at LEAST heat the springs.

if you heat the springs they will colapse after time...use a cut off wheel. springs are really cheap anyways save about $200 get some used springs off here from someone..

zlover129 05-01-2008 10:27 PM

Cut springs here...but only to match the valving on my shocks, just do it with a cutting wheel and no heat...and yes the spring rate increases with each coil cut

tailpipe 05-01-2008 11:28 PM

i cut my springs 1 1/2, no problems at all, do it, all these people are nuts

99Bluz28 05-02-2008 12:05 AM

IMO, wait and do it right.:nod:

wzup1000 09-03-2008 03:30 AM

Just cut mine... 1 coil off the fronts, none on the back, i like the rake... cant tell a difference in the ride even here in lubbock with the crappy roads... but the car looks tons better..

ShortChevy 09-03-2008 05:18 AM

Summit sells lowering springs for 150 bucks, I wouldn't cut the stockers.

05GTO6SPEED 06-01-2010 07:00 PM

so how much lower will cutting 2 coils off the front drop it?? when i say 2 coils im going from the end of the spring on the bottom up two pieces right?

i ended up cutting about 3" worth or coil off. was that too much?


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