cutting springs
07-14-2009, 10:57 PM
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cutting springs
would cutting half a coil off each of my springs be an ok way to lower my tC?
07-14-2009, 11:03 PM
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99% people on here will say no, because a used a spring would cost u around $100. It is not worth the risk to cut the spring. ( i got my TRD spring new for $100)
because stock spring are not made to be cut , the spring rate would get mess up.
i only saw 1 person cutted his spring on SL, it was for a xb i think.
because stock spring are not made to be cut , the spring rate would get mess up.
i only saw 1 person cutted his spring on SL, it was for a xb i think.
07-14-2009, 11:12 PM
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Re: cutting springs
Originally Posted by BigJazayrli
would cutting half a coil off each of my springs be an ok way to lower my tC?
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07-14-2009, 11:23 PM
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I really don't understand the idea of cutting your springs. Why not spend the small amount of money to get a proper set?
Not only are you ruining the properties of the springs (spring rate, height, etc) but you're also ruining your handling.
Not only are you ruining the properties of the springs (spring rate, height, etc) but you're also ruining your handling.
07-15-2009, 12:25 AM
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NO, why risk you life for $200 or less
07-15-2009, 01:21 AM
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cutting springs is a fail.
07-15-2009, 01:28 AM
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its not worth the effort and time to do it, just buy some Ebays and rent a spring compressor for like 60bucks, and when youre done you get that money back anyways, its worth it for the piece of mind
07-15-2009, 02:15 AM
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cutting springs is waht guys did in the 50s.........1950s........this is 2009.......find a drop height you want and go buy a set of springs.......most of the guys back in the day who cut springs paid for it in their car going to junk yard when they wrecked it......IBTL
07-15-2009, 03:46 AM
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Hello, and welcome to 2009! We've made several suspension advances. There are now aftermarket springs AND coilovers that can lower your vehicle! This provides a better ride than the old fashioned spring cutting, and is much safer. We highly recommend checking them out!
Have fun and be safe!
Have fun and be safe!
07-15-2009, 05:40 AM
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OH MY GOD how many times do people have to ask this question????????????
07-15-2009, 06:53 PM
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one to many, even though there is sum1 on here with an xb2 who cut there springs and it looked sickk he had the leadsleds and the checker board hood and roof rack
07-15-2009, 06:56 PM
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If the OP isn't joking....
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07-15-2009, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rosedaleny806
one to many, even though there is sum1 on here with an xb2 who cut there springs and it looked sickk he had the leadsleds and the checker board hood and roof rack
You will never. Ever. Hear of me cutting my springs.
Unless I buy a used Honda......
07-15-2009, 07:18 PM
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oh yeah thats a different story the look of the xb2 was insane but thats sumthing i would never be caught doing, safety is a huge issue with that. especially in roads that are horrible.
07-16-2009, 12:09 AM
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you can find used springs for cheap (less than $100), especially in socal. hit up craigslist and search the SL classifieds.
07-16-2009, 12:10 AM
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Don't cut 'em.....torch 'em. :D