cut springs

[cordovaass]

i dont know if this question belongs in this furom or not but any ways...
i have a 69 impala and i want to cut the front springs because when i bought it the rear springs were already cut.... i want to get an inch of drop, does anyone know how much to cut???

[bigirb2002]

ya do it correctly an buy some lowering springs

[CBFryman]

umm...if you want to drop it 1" you usually cut about 1" off...

[TheSilentChamber]

If you mark 1" while they are compressed you will get more than 1" drop. When you remove however much you remove it will lower the rate of the spring.

[bigirb2002]

so true chamber ur the brake/suspension king

[CBFryman]

forgot about that. yes it really depends on your current spring rate. but cutting a little less than 1" gives you a little more than 1"

[TheSilentChamber]

Fry your as usefull as a 9mm bolt.

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by TheSilentChamber

Fry your as usefull as a 9mm bolt.

[CBFryman]

i know
:manly sniff:

[ummie4]

back on pt. a friend of mine lowered his car but heating the springs with a torch until they compressed the the proper height. Try it and if it doesn't work have some lowering springs or coil overs on stand by.