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Old 09-05-2003, 08:28 AM
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Help With Cutting Front Springs

How much do I need to cut off the front springs to lower it.
I am clueless here... Can anyone help? Got pictures?

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Old 09-05-2003, 08:47 AM
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I recall an article in GM High Tech where they cut 1/3 of one loop off of a set of Eibach springs they were installing to get an additional 1/2" drop in the front. Their comment was that every Eibach install they had done required this mod to look just right.
Be sure to use a cutting disk on a grinder or equivalent, DO NOT use a cutting torch as it will ruin the heat treatment of your springs.
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Old 09-05-2003, 08:54 AM
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Here's some help for ya... don't do it.
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Old 09-05-2003, 09:41 AM
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Come on,
I know some people on here have cut their own stock springs???
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Old 09-05-2003, 09:46 AM
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And those people aren't very bright.

Quit being cheap and spend a little $ to do it right.
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Old 09-05-2003, 01:44 PM
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I will probably get flamed for refering to a ford mag but i have a ford mag where they had free mods and one was lowering your stock springs by cutting them. They said it was alright and i would like to think they did some research on the subject before they said it was alright.
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Originally posted by Z95m6
I will probably get flamed for refering to a ford mag but i have a ford mag where they had free mods and one was lowering your stock springs by cutting them. They said it was alright and i would like to think they did some research on the subject before they said it was alright.
Don't believe everything you read in a mag. Cutting is unpredictable and imprecise. It does not cost that much to do it right with manufactured lowering springs.
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