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92BlackGT

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I decided to get rid of the stink bug stance by cutting the rear springs. I brought it down by close to an inch and it now matches the front.
I used this info on how to cut the springs.
https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/cutting-coil-springs/

I got started by measuring the ride height front and rear and got to removing the rear springs. It's crazy how easy it is to remove the springs

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I measured the spring and determined around 1/3 of a coil needed to be removed and got to cutting.

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Got the springs back in and all done within an hour. Took the car for a ride and noticed no appreciable difference in ride quality but the looks are much better.

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some may think this is ghetto but it's a free way to get better looks and you get to keep the ride quality of stock.
 
ajpturbo said:
You completely changed the properties of the spring...I'm surprised people still do this
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According to the posted article, it should stiffen the spring a tad which is probably a good thing.

It does look good, we have the right spring to cut, and the correct method was used to cut it.

Good info in the write up for those frustrated with our lack of suspension options.





 
With moderation cutting a spring is just fine. I cut half a coil off of my H&Rs and love it.

Good job 92BlackGT looks much better.
 
it was just under an inch drop.
make sure you mark your headlight cutoff before you lower the car to make it easy to readjust the headlights!
 
Definetly looks great on there 92BlackGT,guess with the limited potential of suspension components available,surely makes this a cheap alternative without compromise,  Z
 
Fantastic post.  I've only had my SHO for about 3 weeks and the downward dog position drives me nuts.

I'm taking a road trip this month and will see how it sits once fully loaded for a week trip with our kid.  If the ass doesn't drop down much I will surely be cutting some coil off.  I just don't want to do this mod then when we take road trips the ass is on the ground.

Does this cause any issues with droop/noise when going into driveways?  I'm assuming I would need to get an alignment after words to make sure everything is still within spec.  Is the spring loose in there at full droop?

Looks like all you did was remove the lower control arm where it meets the knuckle.  What torque was the bolt re-installed to?
 
I just got back from a 1500 mile road trip. I had the trunk loaded with 4 cases of Yuengling and our luggage and the rear was a bit lower but it never bottomed out and the ride was as smooth as stock. I've never had any weird noises or bangs on speed bumps, driveways or uneven bridge/roadways on the interstate.
 
92BlackGT said:
I just got back from a 1500 mile road trip. I had the trunk loaded with 4 cases of Yuengling and our luggage and the rear was a bit lower but it never bottomed out and the ride was as smooth as stock. I've never had any weird noises or bangs on speed bumps, driveways or uneven bridge/roadways on the interstate.
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Have you ever had their ice cream?

Apparently they started making that to get them through prohibition and it is fantastic, just found it at Sams club

Yuengling black and tan ice cream FTW!
 
Interesting way to go.  Do people complain about scraping with H&Rs?  I'd like to adjust my ride height as well but I don't want to relive the days of driving my lowered mustang cobra.
 
FoMoCoSHO said:
Have you ever had their ice cream?

Apparently they started making that to get them through prohibition and it is fantastic, just found it at Sams club

Yuengling black and tan ice cream FTW!
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whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!? ice cream? i did not know that. unfortunately the closest I can get any Yuengling product is Memphis :(
 
Blackhawk said:
Interesting way to go.  Do people complain about scraping with H&Rs?  I'd like to adjust my ride height as well but I don't want to relive the days of driving my lowered mustang cobra.
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i've read that the ride is noticeably stiffer than stock. It took the cutting route really as an experiment and to save some money. If it was a failed experiment I would have gotten some PP springs or H&R's but so far i'm liking just the rear drop
 
I have the PP and want to do exactly this to my SHO. Seems like since the springs are linear they would get a tad softer by cutting some off since you're loosing spring material essentially weakening them ?? My PP springs are already pretty stiff.

Did you have to realign after this ?
 
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