hey guys im wanting to cut the stock springs on my car...my question is how many coils do i need to cut to achieve a 1.5in drop on the front and back...i kinda would like the front to be a little lower than the rear so if yall know the specs on how to do this lemme know..greatly appreciated,thanks to all replies in advance!
Cutting the Stock Springs ?s
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twogts4us
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Follow MCM's progress...great thread.
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fastangboi
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stangGT97
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ShapeShifter said:hehe, yeah everyone just tells me to hold off and buy actual performance lowering springs (i.e.ro-kit or H&R)..guess ill have to save my pennies a little longer,thanks!
if youre willing to wait, then yeah definitely save up for a quality set of lowering springs. Cutting too much off the stockers makes the ride very bouncy and unstable
dlascoskie
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You could just do what I did, and cut your stock ones and run them while you're saving up. 
Cutting springs is oldschool, not rice.
I raced (road and drag) and daily drove on mine for 2 years, no sag, no complaints, nice drop, and though it was noticeably much stiffer, it was not banging over bumps like the ricers do. I only took it down 1.5 inches, not 4+ inches like those idiots. Anyway, to answer your question, half a rung = about 1.5 inches and as you can see on my pics in my profile and garage, I still had a nice rake on it (back was slightly higher than the front) Just make sure you cut from the top of the spring and make the top rung flat like it is before you cut it, or you won't get the desired drop AND more importantly, you won't seat your spring in it's position nicely, which could cause all kinds of problems and is just downright unsafe.
I am proud to say however, that I will be receiving my H&R Supersports tomorrow and expect an improvement in handling and looks. I'll post a full report when they're in.
Cutting springs is oldschool, not rice.I raced (road and drag) and daily drove on mine for 2 years, no sag, no complaints, nice drop, and though it was noticeably much stiffer, it was not banging over bumps like the ricers do. I only took it down 1.5 inches, not 4+ inches like those idiots. Anyway, to answer your question, half a rung = about 1.5 inches and as you can see on my pics in my profile and garage, I still had a nice rake on it (back was slightly higher than the front) Just make sure you cut from the top of the spring and make the top rung flat like it is before you cut it, or you won't get the desired drop AND more importantly, you won't seat your spring in it's position nicely, which could cause all kinds of problems and is just downright unsafe.
I am proud to say however, that I will be receiving my H&R Supersports tomorrow and expect an improvement in handling and looks. I'll post a full report when they're in.
Duke309
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personally, if i did mine over, I would get H&R sports or even super sports. Cutting the stock springs is a joke, do it right the first time.
the98stang
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I'm with every one else. You'll regret cutting the springs. Your car will ride like sh1t. If you want a nice smoothe ride, your going to need springs, shocks, caster camber plates, and maybe a bump steer kit. That'll run you about 1 g 
I put Steeda Sports on mine. Got a nice drop and the ride isn't any different with the Tokico shocks and struts. Paid 150 used for the springs and 200 new shipped on the shocks and struts. Save up and do all at once.
twogts4us
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Everybody has their opinions, but I doubt many have actually ridden in a Mustang with cut springs. On my Mach 1 springs, the rears have been cut 1/2 coil and the front 3/4 of a coil. I did this to gain a little more drop. If I was autoXing or at the track every weekend, I'd likely go adiffernt route, but for the daily driver, this makes perfect sense. The ride is a bit stiffer than stock, but not much. Not a hint of bounce to it.
Guys, please speak from experience. I know we've all seen these imports with coils cut in half...yep, that's gonna bounce. But trimming the OEM coil, in my experience, has absolutely no negative impact.
I ended up with a little lower (about 1/4 inch) in the front than my wife's 01 with B springs all around. The rears measure the same height.
Guys, please speak from experience. I know we've all seen these imports with coils cut in half...yep, that's gonna bounce. But trimming the OEM coil, in my experience, has absolutely no negative impact.
I ended up with a little lower (about 1/4 inch) in the front than my wife's 01 with B springs all around. The rears measure the same height.
the98stang
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twogts4us said:Everybody has their opinions, but I doubt many have actually ridden in a Mustang with cut springs.
Not a hint of bounce to it.
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Yes I have been in a stang with cut springs. And she bounced like Tigger from Whinnie the f^cking poo
Point being: DO CUT THE SPRINGS. Do it right the first time
twogts4us
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the98stang said:As I said, "I doubt many have actually ridden in a Mustang with cut springs." Obviously, you are in the minority of those with negative cut spring opinions. (Most are offering their opinions with no actual experience with such) I have to believe either the car you rode in was a hunk of junk already or the springs were cut in half. Honestly, I dare to compare mine against anyone's lowered spring kit for overall ride. It's a bit firm, but not harsh. I've pushed it into turns faster than I would ever do with the stock ride height.twogts4us said:Everybody has their opinions, but I doubt many have actually ridden in a Mustang with cut springs.
Not a hint of bounce to it.
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Yes I have been in a stang with cut springs. And she bounced like Tigger from Whinnie the f^cking poo
Point being: DO CUT THE SPRINGS. Do it right the first time
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Outlaw97GT
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I have ridden in both. My car and a guy who had cut a 1/4 off his Eibachs because he didn't get the drop he wanted. My car rides like a Caddilac compared to his.twogts4us said:
I've never had a problem chopping stock springs, regardless of what some people in this thread say. I've done it with 4-different vehicles and every one of them has turned out just fine. The key is to limit the amount of heat you're using when you cut them and don't get greedy with the drop.
To each their own though.
To each their own though.
CRZYHRSGT
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I agree that you should do it right and get aftermarket springs. But if you're impatient (like I tend to be) then I don't see any ill effects in cutting your stock springs. The ride will be harsher but as long as you don't go nuts on how many coils you cut off you shouldn't have any bounce in your ride....
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