• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech

Official Info Cutting Springs

  • Thread starter Thread starter mustang462002
  • Start date Start date Apr 27, 2008

mustang462002

New Member
Mar 13, 2007
89
0
0
Apr 27, 2008
#1
  • Apr 27, 2008
  • #1
There seems to be a lot of people that don't really know what happens when you cut the springs on a GT. Some say do it no problem some say no.

Facts:

I decided to cut my springs before I put on some C springs and new shocks and struts. I cut all four 1 coil. The car had an awesome stance.

Cutting 1 coil on the front netted a 1 inch drop. The coils fitted good. The front was fair, and acceptable.

Cutting 1 coil on the rear netted a 1 inch drop. The coils did not fit properly as the top was not round. People heat them up and make them fit which messes with the coil design. The rear suspension bottomed out on every bump I hit. If you are going to cut the rear cut less than half. Even then it wont fit properly and could be dangerous.

In conclusion don't cut the springs it just sucks.
 

Black_02_GT

Member
Mar 2, 2008
0
0
16
Mississippi
Apr 27, 2008
#2
  • Apr 27, 2008
  • #2
I'd MUCH rather sport the 4x4 look than have to deal with horrible rider quality of heated springs. Just go buy ya some nice springs and you'll be good to go
 

EPIK

Member
Jul 3, 2004
796
1
16
LEFT COAST
Apr 27, 2008
#3
  • Apr 27, 2008
  • #3
I have cut 97 Cobra springs in the rear of my Mach & it rides fine IMO. Actually, it feels better than the pro kits & H&R SS's I previously ran in the rear. I cut off 1 & 1/2 coils too & I never bottom out. It might have to do with the fact that I run Bilsteins & not the stock shocks/struts, which would probably cause it to bottom out... Nothing wrong at all with cut springs, as long as you do it the right way, hell even Chip Foose does it...
 

bhuff30

Founding Member
Dec 11, 2001
6,037
35
129
Olathe KS
Apr 27, 2008
#4
  • Apr 27, 2008
  • #4
Yup, I see nothing wrong with cutting springs the proper way. You should be aware it increases the spring rate and will make the car more likely to bottom out. Also, never heat them or use heat to cut them.

As for the comment about cutting them and never once bottoming out... You obviously never have passanger in the back ever. I've got stock springs, and I can feel the rear bottom out often when I have passangers in the back. The mustang really doesn't have much rear suspension travel.
 

EPIK

Member
Jul 3, 2004
796
1
16
LEFT COAST
Apr 27, 2008
#5
  • Apr 27, 2008
  • #5
bhuff30 said:
Yup, I see nothing wrong with cutting springs the proper way. You should be aware it increases the spring rate and will make the car more likely to bottom out. Also, never heat them or use heat to cut them.

As for the comment about cutting them and never once bottoming out... You obviously never have passanger in the back ever. I've got stock springs, and I can feel the rear bottom out often when I have passangers in the back. The mustang really doesn't have much rear suspension travel.
Click to expand...

True it increases the spring rate, just like when u buy aftermarket springs which have an increased spring rate over stock. I rarely ever have passengers in the rear, so maybe your right, it might bottom out if I had a rear passenger, but I have never noticed it...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

6
Hey all,I’m putting together a 302 for my 1968 Mustang and wanted to post the combo + some questions to make sure I’m not missing crucial
  • 68_Disgustang
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
852
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
gray owl
G
A definitive answer to the question of how much height Energy Suspension isolators add
  • 2000xp8
  • May 20, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
272
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 20, 2025
2000xp8
What's your tow rig?
  • LILCBRA
  • May 31, 2026
  • Other Auto Tech
Replies
3
Views
132
Other Auto Tech May 31, 2026
LILCBRA
SOLD For Sale '92 LX Street/Drag car - WV
  • MikeyMustang
  • Apr 12, 2025
  • Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93)
Replies
4
Views
2K
Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93) Dec 31, 2025
MikeyMustang
E
Finished my Fox Hydroboost Install - Tips
  • Engineer Duane
  • Apr 9, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 5, 2025
Engineer Duane
E
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?