Cut springs....

steve_civic03 · 07-04-2004

Hey guys, I have a set of Eibach pro-kit, and i was wondering if its "ok", to cut 1 link off of each spring to give me an even lower look. Has anyone ever done it? I would also like to hear from you on your experiences.

Thanks.
Steve

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flotsamm · 07-04-2004

I think if you cut the spring it wont have enough pre-load to keep it in place when the car is lifted. However, once its lowered onto the ground it might be okay to drive assuming it never ever reaches full suspension extension. If it does it could come out of the perches and you'll be in alot of trouble. Sounds to risky for me.

Also I heard when you cut springs you want to use a saw instead of a torch so that you dont heat up the spring and possibly ruin its tensil strength.

jttegx · 07-04-2004

how come you wont just try diff springs?

you can probably trade those for something else or sell and put in a little more bucks n get springs that drop more.

Mr.Modify · 07-05-2004

don't cut em...if you want lower go with a different set of springs.

WannaBFast · 07-05-2004

if you cut springs, you comprimise the spring rate it was designed for... and you will get a bouncier ride... MUCH bouncier
if you want a lower look, get coil locks.. they go around coils to compress them

robbclark1 · 07-05-2004

You can cut some progressive springs, but you can only cut a dead coil. I don't know if the prokit has a dead coil. You won't compromise the spring rate that much if you cut a dead coil, but the prokit is such a small drop that you might not have any. Call up Eibach and ask them if it is ok. I know neuspeed recommends it on some of their springs.

dirtySAMURAI · 07-05-2004

buy a set of coilovers? Cutting springs is the stupidest idea evar. EVAR!!!!

robbclark1 · 07-05-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite012

buy a set of coilovers? Cutting springs is the stupidest idea evar. EVAR!!!!

It is not a stupid idea. Did you read my post above? Sometimes they can be cut. It is only stupid if you 1) cut stock springs and 2) don't cut progressive springs correctly.

ImPulse · 07-05-2004

damn... proven wrong

Dont worry, Rob proves me wrong everytime i write to him

dirtySAMURAI · 07-05-2004

yes, precisely.....lol i'm going to go run away now.

flotsamm · 07-05-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by WannaBFast

if you cut springs, you comprimise the spring rate it was designed for... and you will get a bouncier ride... MUCH bouncier
if you want a lower look, get coil locks.. they go around coils to compress them

Becareful with coil locks, if you lock the coils and fully extend the suspension the spring might come out of the perch. You should get a set of lowering springs instead.

steve_civic03 · 07-06-2004

Hey guys, thanks for the advice......im really going to reconsider cutting them. I might look into a set of new springs, or trying to see if there is a dead link to cut instead. I have a friend that has a set of Neuspeed springs on his car......the ride is pretty bouncy, is that the way the springs react on our cars?

robbclark1 · 07-06-2004

If you don't have aftermarket shocks, then yes.