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10-10-2008, 12:41 AM
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Cutting Stock Springs
I Wanted To Lower My Mach Like Maybe Just Half An Inch But Don't Want To Spend 200 On Some New Springs. I Was Thinking Of Just Cutting Half A Spring Off The Coil. Has Anybody Ever Done This? I Heard Someone Did It And It Came Out Perfect. They Didn't Even Need Camber Plates.
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10-10-2008, 02:40 AM
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Re: Cutting Stock Springs
when looking straight down at the spring when it is standing up. make a cross on the top so it is even. cut about 2/3's of the spring.
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10-12-2008, 10:43 PM
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Re: Cutting Stock Springs
That Should B A Good Enough Cut To Drop The Car About Half An Inch And Not Require Camber Plates Right?
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10-13-2008, 05:51 AM
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Re: Cutting Stock Springs
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10-13-2008, 06:02 AM
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Re: Cutting Stock Springs
I think you should heat shrink them, or buy replacement springs.I learned along time ago from my lowrider friends that cutting the spring makes for a rough ride..better to lightly heat the spring and reduce the coils resistance. My opinion..
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10-13-2008, 10:16 AM
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Re: Cutting Stock Springs
I cut 1 and 1/8 coil on mine. I already had CC plates before that. So IDK if you would need them after my drop. My fender to tire gap is two finger tight. I had Eibach Sportlines but they did not drop far enough for me.
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10-14-2008, 12:39 AM
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Re: Cutting Stock Springs
I'll Start With Half A Spring And Go From There.
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10-17-2008, 10:05 AM
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Re: Cutting Stock Springs
i cut a full coil off mine, and i can just barely get two fingers betwwen the tire and fender front and rear. over bumps it's a little more harsh, but it's free. haven't checked alignment, tires are wearing fine, only drive the car a few times a month tho
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