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SnakeBit
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I want to cut 1/2" to 3/4" off my rear spring. What is the best way to go about this?
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91 Coupe full M/M suspension
Maier WideBody
331 356 RWHP 357 RWTQ
Tuned by TPS MotorSports
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68dustin
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grinder... Those things are made of pretty hard steel. i just used a grinder with a thin disc. I think a saws all would be a beeeatch to hold onto..
[ January 28, 2010, 04:03 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
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"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction that I can keep, and if I do begin to slide, please dear God protect me and my ride!"
Posts: 3986 | From: neverland | Registered: Feb 2005
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SnakeBit
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Cut from the top of the spring or the bottom?
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91 Coupe full M/M suspension
Maier WideBody
331 356 RWHP 357 RWTQ
Tuned by TPS MotorSports
Posts: 2707 | From: Fremont | Registered: Jan 2009
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BIGBALLFACTOR
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Originally posted by snakebit95:
Cut from the top of the spring or the bottom?
the top but i would just take out the spring isolators frist the go from there
Posts: 6908 | From: okc | Registered: Dec 2006
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SIKSEVN
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i just cut my fronts a couple days ago using a grinder with a cutting wheel took me less then a minute each...use a grinder alot faster and easier ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 786 | From: BAY AREA | Registered: Jul 2003
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SnakeBit
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quote:
Originally posted by fasthatch:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by snakebit95:
Cut from the top of the spring or the bottom?
the top but i would just take out the spring isolators frist the go from there [/QUOTE
Already done that. didn't do much.
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91 Coupe full M/M suspension
Maier WideBody
331 356 RWHP 357 RWTQ
Tuned by TPS MotorSports
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BIGBALLFACTOR
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quote:
Originally posted by snakebit95:
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Originally posted by fasthatch:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by snakebit95:
Cut from the top of the spring or the bottom?
the top but i would just take out the spring isolators frist the go from there [/QUOTE
Already done that. didn't do much.
the cut one coil an trim the pinion snuber a get ready for real bad ride an wheel hop
Posts: 6908 | From: okc | Registered: Dec 2006
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FOURPOINTSIX
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JUST BUY SOME CHEAP FUCK.
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POWERED BY FORD
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i think he has some lowering springs but just wants to lower the rear a bit
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SnakeBit
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Yes I do, rear just isn't low enough. Front is perfect. BBK progressive rate
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91 Coupe full M/M suspension
Maier WideBody
331 356 RWHP 357 RWTQ
Tuned by TPS MotorSports
Posts: 2707 | From: Fremont | Registered: Jan 2009
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