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03-24-2008, 11:40 PM

ROUDA

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stock springs

I have V6 springs and shocks on the front of my car I have stock Z28 ones but never put then on. Now I like the way my car sits now. But the V6 springs are probley softer then the V8 ones do you think I can cut the Z28 springs so there like lowered springs and they will be stiffer maybe handle better. Thanks has anyone tryed this

03-24-2008, 11:52 PM

ss.slp.ls1

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Cutting springs is always questionable. People do it, but risk being off symmetrically. I would post this in the suspension forum.

03-25-2008, 08:52 AM

CheshireCat

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Go to the suspension forum and search for "cutting stock springs".

You'll get all the information you need, including success stories and reasons not to do it.

03-25-2008, 08:56 AM

Injuneer

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Wrong forum.... moving.

03-28-2008, 09:11 PM

jhthornley

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a word of advice from one that's been there

DON'T cut the stock springs...

I did it and the ride height looked GREAT.

The ride itself SUCKED on anything but slick road.

Took it back to stock height after 3 months.