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Cutting stock springs, suggestions?

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1993SSP

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Is it possible to cut half a coil to maybe a full coil for a slight drop, only looking to drop the car an inch or so, thanks
 

bbkgt03

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yes its possible, i cut them on my 03 to see how low i want it, so i could choose the right springs, ended up keeping them because it didnt ride that bad like everyone says, my buddys 04 rides like crap using ebich sportlines, i used a cut off wheel, measure from the tip of the top first coil and measure down until you see the right amount you wish to cut. just my two cents
 

1993SSP

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Good deal, I didnt know how these springs reacted to cuts, I know years ago when I was into lowered trucks, one coil was cool, but anything past that seemed to kill the ride
 

stang&2Birds

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bbkgt03 said:
yes its possible, i cut them on my 03 to see how low i want it, so i could choose the right springs, ended up keeping them because it didnt ride that bad like everyone says, my buddys 04 rides like crap using ebich sportlines, i used a cut off wheel, measure from the tip of the top first coil and measure down until you see the right amount you wish to cut. just my two cents
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?????????
And, you did that cut for what car? It sure as heck wasn't for a Mustang.
Then again, "measure down until you see the right amount you wish to cut" is ambiguous advice at best. And, it's also incorrect for a coil spring.

As far as I know, there are only 2 places that state the correct way to cut a spring. Also, along with the correct way to get a "close estimate" of the amount of drop.

One is:
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=926953&highlight=cutting+springs

The other is on my website.

FWIW: It's actually very basic Mechanical Engineering!
 

SuperStang83

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I've done it before and have actually seen it promoted in a major magazine if you are doing it for looks. I cut the springs with a sawzall and a carbide blade. It worked well and looked great.
 
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