Ok here's the deal. I was just wondering if I can do a cheap (ghetto) lowering job on my Iroc until I actually rebuild the suspension and do it the right way.

I dont want to buy anything (dont have any cash). Now this may just be a plain stupid question (feel free to laugh if it is ).

Buut, can't you cut your springs to lower the car? I really know nothing about this. I also wouldn't want to do it if it will adversly affect my handling in some way.

I am just bored and thought I might be able to do that to at least improve the appearance of the car for the time being. I'd only want to lower the car a half inch to an inch tops.

Ok, let me have it.

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Tim Currie

1988 Iroc-Z
-350
-T-Tops
-'Free' Mods

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yes that is true that you can cut your springs. it is not recomeneded. but it will be ok if you only cut a half of a coil. and it will drop your car about 1" or so. its a good mod. i guess.
and no one should flame you for this question. we all have times when we want to do something and dont have any money to do it so..

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Jarrad
1990 IROC-Z L98 350 TPI
TH-700R4
G92- 7.5" 10 Bolt 3.23gears
Bright Red Hardtop/ Grey Custom Interior
5,507 IROC's Hardtops/Ttops; 2,415 5.7L IROC's Produced in 1990

DAILY DRIVER: 1991 S10 2.5L/5SPD WITH CAMARO RIMS

 

Ok cool so I can do it with no problems.

Now how do i got about doing it?
Any tips on what to do or not to do?

 

top

 

Use a grinder but make sure you stop and let the spring cool from time to time.(Never use a torch)THe other effect of cutting it would be raising its spring rate,So if you want better cornering this is good but if you want a softer ride then this not for you

Daz

 

I have to grind the **** off? Or use the grinder to cut it?

 

Use the grinder to cut it.
If you do use a grinder, do like Daz suggested and don't let the spring get too hot. It'll ruin the spring.
Another way to cut it is with a portable Ban Saw, or with a Sawz-all. Use an apropriate blade in either one, and it'll cut through real easy. Another benifit to using one of these is that it doesn't heat up the spring like a grinder does.

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Redbird
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