anyone ever cut their springs?

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thinking about cutting the sportlines to drop it some more...how much to take another inch off or 1.5" does 1 coil = 1 inch?

 

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too low, just remove the isolaters.

 

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i dont want it to squeak...saw a few guys whove shaved coils to give them a 4" drop no rubbing issues i dont want that low but at 2" i think its too high, maybe in between

 

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If you think sportlines are too low then you might want to make sure they are properly installed because they give it a real nice stance. Cutting them would be getting pretty clos to tucking the wheel in the fender.

 

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i dont think theyre too low i think theyre not low enough i want them about an inch lower right now i have 3 finger gap [was 2 finger on my 96] might be the stiff racecraft shocks i dunno but i want to cut em

 

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You can also run 79-93 Shock/Struts it'll drop 1/2in.

If you remove the isolaters you can electrical tape the ends so they don't squeak.

I sent you a PM a week ago about some parts..

 

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i dont think theyre too low i think theyre not low enough i want them about an inch lower right now i have 3 finger gap [was 2 finger on my 96] might be the stiff racecraft shocks i dunno but i want to cut em

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Sorry what i meant was that if you think your sportlines are too hight you might wanna double check em. Make sure theyrein the grooves correctly and all because sportlines usually leave about a 2 finger gap all around.

 

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if you can afford new parts then buy'em. I wouldnt cut them, but thats just me.

good luck, either way let us know how it turns out....

 

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Yes, 1 coil cut* (not with heat-use a dremel) typically equals 1 inch. Be ready to get knocked around riding that low though!

 

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Want mine then :damnit: .
I think they are really low.I'm actually thinking of changing them out for the pro kit to give me some more room on the stang.
My inner liners up front have nice small holes now,my cats have nice rashes,and my chin spoiler also has slight rash.
Looking at your pic,they seem to sit higher then any sportlines i've ever seen .Mine sit 1 finger less then most,but i had my springs for 6 years now,3 in my ol' 5.0L,and 3 in my '03 GT,so i probably got some sag now.Like already stated,make sure they are seated properly in the lower control arm grooves.

 

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FST FORD said:

thinking about cutting the sportlines to drop it some more...how much to take another inch off or 1.5" does 1 coil = 1 inch?

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the typical way to measure is whatever amount you cut, it's going to drop it twice the lenth that you cut.