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Frank,
in a lot of cases it is fine to cut the coils. However this is one case
where it can not be done.
Your
springs have what is called "pigtail" ends. The ends have a
smaller diameter then the body of the springs.
The only
type of coil springs that can be safely cut are those with
"tangential" ends.
Tangential
ends look as though they just twist off into space. The spring would fall
over if you tried to stand the spring up.
Now that
I have disappointed Frank, let me tell those with tangential end
springs how to cut the RIGHT way.
DO
NOT USE HEAT. Did you hear
me......NO HEAT
Cut the
coil with a hacksaw or a rubber cutoff wheel. NOT A TORCH!!!! And be sure to
use safety glasses.
Don't
cut off the whole amount you need to lower your ride. Cut off about 3/4 of
the amount you wish to drop your ride. Then re-install the springs and
drive the car like you stole it, do not baby it.
Then
recheck the ride height. If you are lucky you'll be at the right height.
If not, take the springs out and cut off a bit more.
If they
are front springs you better be using a spring compressor.
Remember,
there ain't no way of making them longer, so be careful.
Mike
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