Cutting springs

**Got9lbs** · 02-15-2009, 09:13 PM

Like the title says is it safe to cut springs to lower a car? I was thinking about cutting some mach 1 springs and then using them on the notchback. I know that if you cut them you need to use a sawzall and not to get the springs hot. What do you guys think?

**steve581581** · 02-15-2009, 09:16 PM

i used a cut-off wheel to cut mine... but i cut more than i wanted so remember that the car will settle some after you reinstall them

**dave89iroc** · 02-15-2009, 09:25 PM

go a 1/4 coil at a time, and cut with a sawzall, hack saw, or a cut off wheel, not a torch/plasma cutter

**Got9lbs** · 02-15-2009, 09:42 PM

so its really safe to do this? the springs won't fly out of place or anything? also does this change the spring rate when you cut it?

**1BadSn95** · 02-15-2009, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Got9lbs

so its really safe to do this? the springs won't fly out of place or anything? also does this change the spring rate when you cut it?

I would think it would be unsafe. I would agree that they seem like they'd come out of the pocket easier. Also im almost positive the spring rate will change, How much is the question... I know if seen mini trucks and shit with cut springs and they look like it rides like a skate board.

**jtcstrat** · 02-16-2009, 01:34 AM

you will be fine

**steve581581** · 02-16-2009, 05:09 AM

i cut out a coil and a half out of mine and they were still a pain in the ass to get back in... if you try to get the end of the spring into the pocket on the a arm it wont settle as much that is if you have stock arms

**soap** · 02-16-2009, 08:54 AM

If you use the Mach 1 springs you will be fine because they are a linear 250# spring. You should not cut progressive springs. Spring rate will not change on a linear spring.

Not sure what you mean by fly out of place, but I would remove the spring first and cut out what you want, them reinstall them. Use a cutoff wheel, it will make quick work of them.

I have 3/4 coil removed from my rear springs and it works fine with street and track tires (26.75" to center of fender).

--Joe