springs

1lowcab · Post by **1lowcab** » Wed May 26, 2004 12:21 am

so, now that i'm jobless and i still want to lower my diesel, whats the proper way to cut the springs...... flame suit on.

sixsracing · Post by **sixsracing** » Thu May 27, 2004 8:28 am

I hate to see a post go un-answered. I have never cut a spring myself, but I can't imagine that cutting an inch off at a time and seeing how it sits would get you into too much trouble. It means a lot more work, but it leesens the risk. What are you going to cut the spring with? I kinda like my 3" disc cutter for stuff like that.

1lowcab · Post by **1lowcab** » Thu May 27, 2004 11:51 pm

i was thinking about my sawzall with a metal blade, should cut through it.
i really don't want to lower it much. all i want is the front down a little. it has that stupid mk1 nose up stance. i was just wanting to know how much to cut for x amount of inches.

Post by **SoCal_Cabby** » Fri May 28, 2004 1:06 am

1lowcab wrote:i was thinking about my sawzall with a metal blade, should cut through it.
i really don't want to lower it much. all i want is the front down a little. it has that stupid mk1 nose up stance. i was just wanting to know how much to cut for x amount of inches.

not that i am approving of this but....

do not use a sawzall, use a die grinder....and only cut one coil at a time... and only cut the spring from the side that has the same diameter (you know how some springs are smaller on one end? cut the other side)...if you want a certain height then go half a coil at a time...by coil i mean one full circle (rotation/circumference)...it is best to have the end of the cut spring in the same position as it was before you cut it...to get the desired height i suggest cutting it then reinstall and drive on it for a couple days, and if it hasn't settled to your desired height the cut it again. and keep doing so untill you have reached ou desired height....keep in mind the more you cut off the more it will settle.

i have spoken...lol

1lowcab · Post by **1lowcab** » Fri May 28, 2004 1:24 am

i have spoken...

LMFAO!!

thanks for the info socal. like i said, i just want to drop the front maybe 1.5" i know it's a ghetto way to do it but you do strange things when your broke

sixsracing · Post by **sixsracing** » Fri May 28, 2004 8:23 am

I heard that.

cabriaulait · Post by **cabriaulait** » Sun May 07, 2006 5:58 am

just a quick warning, i had a freind witha mk1 who did cut the springs .he spoke to about it said that the springs are designed for a certain load and if theyre shortened they basically get weaker, most lowering springs are slightly thicker to compensate.
if your on a budget you could end up having to replace the lot which is really a false economy.
sorry and all that...

Post by **Briano1234** » Sun May 07, 2006 8:13 am

cabriaulait wrote:just a quick warning, i had a freind witha mk1 who did cut the springs .he spoke to about it said that the springs are designed for a certain load and if theyre shortened they basically get weaker, most lowering springs are slightly thicker to compensate.
if your on a budget you could end up having to replace the lot which is really a false economy.
sorry and all that...

Its not that the spring is weaker it has to carry the same load with less spring which makes it more prone to premature failure...