The front end of my car has come to sag lower than the rear over the years, but I like the height in the front. It seems too tall and jacked up in the back, so I want to drop the rear by cutting the springs. How many coils should I remove to drop it by 1.5"? Basically, how many coils per inch?

I know the ride will suffer, and a lot of people are gonna blast me for choosing the cheap way out, but it's the only way out right now. I don't have the money to buy lowering springs right now, and even if I screw up cutting the springs and don't like the results, I'll still end up dropping cash into a new set of springs later anyway. So butchering the springs is worth the risk. Gotta do what I gotta do.

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'88 IROC 305 TPI
Gutted airboxes
160 degree T-stat
Advanced base TPS voltage
Relocated IAT sensor
Momo steering wheel
Ram-air setup coming soon
Flowmaster muffler
Taylor SpiroPro wires
Accel cap and rotor

 

The only thing I know is not to use a cutting torch on it. Use a cutoff blade in a grinder. If you use a torch, it will ruin the temper.

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H.D. Tripp-89FormulaWS6 w/5.0L TPI, Street & Performance Chip

 

Since the rear springs are so easy to pull out, i'd suggest cutting a 1/2 coil at a time. I also recommend using a 1/2 tank of gas, since the weight of the fuel changes the ride height a bit. Measure all 4 corners before you start. If you have sagging springs up front it is possible that one has sagged more than the other which will affect the handling, braking, etc. If you are into drag racing, you can cut the LR more than the RR which will help the car hook up, but i dont recommend this for a daily driver.

 

1/2 a coil comes out to around 1 inch of drop. I used a ceramic tile cutting disc in a circular saw and it went through it with no problems.

Steve

 

Keep in mind that the coils are specifically designed for storing a specific amount of energy. If you alter the spring (cutting, torching) you will alter the spring's mechanical properties. This can have detremental affects like the balance of the car under acceleration and braking. My suggestion if you decide to cut them: Don't use a torch. The heat from the torch can cause the material of the spring to plastically deform (engineering term for perminate) and alter the spring's mechanical properties. It depends if the spring is progressive or linear. I am not sure if yours are progressive but my stock springs were (or tried to be). My advise, go with an aftermarket spring if you can afford it and drop the car 1" if you like the slightly lower look.

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1983 Camaro Z28
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