SLOWLX Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Good or bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 cutting to lower...bad. a lot of people will cut a half coil off of lowering springs to get the stance right, but having to literally cut a bunch off, screws up the load ratings, and purpose the spring was intended for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverAudiMike Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 A lot of the 03-04 Cobra guys cut their springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Though there is always someone in the mix that has had acceptable results with cutting, I have never been a fan. Even if you do it carefully and don;t overheat the spring causing it to lose its strength you still end up using an important component outside the parameters it was designed to function in. Secondarily, if you go too far you can end up needing different length shocks to prevent bottoming them out and causing damage. With the huge amount of coverage in reasonably priced aftermarket springs these days, I'd say pony up a little bit of cash to do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 depends on the spring type...assuming since its a ford, i would guess theyre linear springs (like 03/04 cobras mentioned above, and other sn95 mustangs aswell), and if they are, cutting them will NOT affect ride quality... what iwashmycar is saying applies to progessive springs that rely on length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 depends on the spring type...assuming since its a ford, i would guess theyre linear springs (like 03/04 cobras mentioned above, and other mustangs aswell), and if they are, cutting them will NOT affect ride quality... what iwashmycar is saying applies to progessive springs that rely on length You can degrade ride quality by cutting either spring type too much. Mainly depending on the rate of the spring and the weight of the vehicle, especially if you cut too much off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Bad Springs are cheap anyway. That's some 'billy shit right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I cut off a full coil from the big end on my Maruader's front end. It lowered ~ 1/2" - 3/4". The Stance improved a lot, and the ride change was barely noticible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 cut them who gives a fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Keep in mind that the resulting spring rate increase will mean increased shock wear, if your shocks are already tired the cut spring will likely finish the job. Pogo time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Keep in mind that the resulting spring rate increase will mean increased shock wear, if your shocks are already tired the cut spring will likely finish the job. Pogo time. The only person in here that has any useful information.. thank you. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackDaddy43 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 bad. just save up for some decent springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 The only person in here that has any useful information.. thank you. :thumbup: Yeah, my post was entirely different and useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yeah, my post was entirely different and useless. When I read your posts I hear a mocking bird repeating what everyone else says. Some of what you have said is true, however I get the impression you don't exactly know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I've run cutters and aftermarket lowering springs if they don't make a spring (like for my vision) cutting is all you can do if the aftermarket springs are availiable get them and as mentioned above if your suspension is old or worn its going to need to some work at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 if its the contour.. then no.. DO NOT CUT THEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 cut them in 1/2 and put them back in..it will be fine /sarcasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWLX Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Okay just checkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Okay just checkin Fried or Grilled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 When I read your posts I hear a mocking bird repeating what everyone else says. Some of what you have said is true, however I get the impression you don't exactly know why. He posted facts, not opinion. What did you do in here but post an opinion? You added nothing to this thread just like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 And how in the he'll do you get an impression from that post that he dosnt know why? You know you're right someone posts facts an they are a "mocking bird"! Sigh I'm done this really just took all of my stupid bitch quota for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 He posted facts, not opinion. What did you do in here but post an opinion? You added nothing to this thread just like me. Agree I also posted nothing but the facts, shits for hillbillies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWLX Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'd like it lower then lowering springs but coilovers are 900 bucks for good ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'd like it lower then lowering springs but coilovers are 900 bucks for good ones Does ground control make coilover's for your car? They are good and affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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