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can i trip my springs to get all 4 cornors even?

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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 02:29 PM
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can i trip my springs to get all 4 cornors even?

I need to trip 1/2 inch off back to measure 27.5 ground cleanrance like the fronts can i do that?
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 07:04 PM
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sorry I cant spell I meant trim. I need to drop the back off about 1/2 to get a 27 .5 inch all the way around Can I do that or should I trim the isolator?
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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 02:32 AM
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well to trim......

don't use a torch, that changes the mechanical properties of the spring and ruins it.

you want to use a cut off wheel or a saw of some sort. then trim.
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