I just completed a rear suspension rebuild on my 82 Z28. I got Spohn lower control arm and panhard bar. New end links and bushing and KBY shocks. I also put in Moog springs from Spohn. I replaced the OEM isolators with new ones from GM. They are a little taller than what I took out. The car sits a little higher than I like. I'm going to replace the new isolators with the old ones. But if I wanted to cut a little off the springs, what would I use to do this?? The car rides a lot better but is about 2" too high for me.. Thanks

 

no no no!

I have no clue about your problem, but are you sure the springs are seated properly? Are they on the right way? lol sorry, but it's an easy mistake. Doesn't seem like they'd be 2" taller than stock... unless your stock springs were worn out!

Let them sit for a while and see if they slowly drop down over the course of a few days... unless this is a long going problem.

 

Thanks Token. I was not going to cut them off just yet. I know the replacement isolators are taller than what I took out. If I would have known that they were in such good shape I would not have gotten the replacements. I will most likely put the old ones back in first. I guess my question is that in case I would like to cut some off of the springs, what would I use to do this with.. Thanks

 

There is a right way to have the rear spings in but having them in the wrong way will not really change the ride height. Nothing as crucial as the front is as far as indexing. Unless your old isolators are totaly shot I would re-use them. Also, you can cut your springs provided that you do it correctly. Cut a 1/2" at a time until you like the ride height. A little bit goes a long way. Do not use heat whatever you do. Do a few searches for spring cutting for more info.

 

instead of the isolators, use some heater hose to go around the top coil instead. you probably saw the notch in the factory isolator where the first coil goes, so if it slipped during installation it'll ride higher.
and let them settle for a week or so, but try not to cut.

 

Thanks guys.. some good suggestions. Now I know what to look for..