Well i got my lowering springs today but..

95Slobra · September 27th, 2011, 01:13 PM

was it worth it? I havent installed them but i found a set on CL for 120 bucks. Its the eibach pro kit lowering springs NOT the sportline. Was it a good buy?

how much is the drop if anybody knows.

thanks

95Slobra · September 27th, 2011, 01:46 PM

also, i was told to cut a half inch coil off the front cause it will sit higher then the back. Should i do this? I know from ppl that if you cut your springs it will not be level anymore thus causing sitting problems. Thanks guy

ReverendDexter · September 27th, 2011, 01:48 PM

I wouldn't cut a set of new aftermarket springs, but if you do want to cut them, don't just lop it off, make the area where you cut it off replicate how the stock piece looked. If it's flat, find a way to make the spring flat after you cut it.

95Slobra · September 27th, 2011, 01:49 PM

they are used btw...

95Slobra · September 28th, 2011, 03:26 PM

shop said do not cut the springs. NOW...i heard on here that to just leave off the insulators inside the rear springs..should i? whats the benefit besides the noise control?

ReverendDexter · September 28th, 2011, 03:28 PM

Yeah, there's a huge debate over cutting springs. I'm on the side that says cutting springs is fine so long as you understand what you're doing and why cut springs have the bad rap that they do.

I'd imagine that any shop is going to say not to do it if for no other reason than the liability involved.

95Slobra · September 28th, 2011, 04:08 PM

i want 2, just bc i know these springs will leave my front a lil higher then my rear which is exatcly the opp. look i want for this car...so im still torn on doing it myself with a half wheel saw gun...?

4.6DreameR · September 28th, 2011, 04:49 PM

If it is a progressive rate spring, I wouldn't cut it. Pretty sure the pro kit is progressive.
Linear rate is a different story.

AMChrisYoung · September 28th, 2011, 05:03 PM

DO NOT CUT YOUR EIBACHS!

Eibachs are progressive-rate springs which means the more they compress, the more stiff they get. If you remove the "softer" portion of that progression you are going to be riding on some VERY stiff springs.

Put the springs in and see how they look. If you want it lower or higher in the front, play with the isolators to find which combination of having them or taking them out will get you the best look.

Did you buy Caster/camber plates for the springs? You are going to need some way to adjust camber for the lower ride height.

Macunicorn · September 28th, 2011, 05:22 PM

Just remove the isolators first before cutting the springs. The ride will suck afterwards trust me.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · September 28th, 2011, 05:30 PM

OP put them in and see how they look after a few weeks with the isolators in...if you find the fronts not going lower then pull the front isolators. its not hard to pull springs so changing isolators in and out isn't a big deal.

95Slobra · September 29th, 2011, 04:31 AM

thanks guys, really. i will not cut the springs so i guess il just see how they look and jus loose the isolators. what do they do though?

Macunicorn · October 5th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by 95Slobra

thanks guys, really. i will not cut the springs so i guess il just see how they look and jus loose the isolators. what do they do though?

ISO'w will quiet done the noise of the spring making contact with the k-member basically.

faym 08 · October 5th, 2011, 05:06 PM

not much about an inch but they do pull out the fender gap

stangman1969 · October 25th, 2011, 01:59 PM

If you take the original coils out of a 96-04 GT Mustang........cut 3/4 of a coil from the
bottom of the front........and 1 full coil from the top of the rear........using a dremmel
tool and a cup of ice water.......the car will drop 1-1.5" and sit level........I know....i've
done it.......but as for cutting on aftermarket lowering springs......DONT DO IT......i've
done that also and ruined the spring.........

6ER THEN I 8ER! · October 25th, 2011, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by stangman1969

If you take the original coils out of a 96-04 GT Mustang........cut 3/4 of a coil from the
bottom of the front........and 1 full coil from the top of the rear........using a dremmel
tool and a cup of ice water.......the car will drop 1-1.5" and sit level........I know....i've
done it.......but as for cutting on aftermarket lowering springs......DONT DO IT......i've
done that also and ruined the spring.........

pretty much....but it's a dead thread so it might fall on dead ears. also welcome to the site

although your cutting measurements are either a bit off or you're using some really old springs that aren't holding up right...my last two stangs recieved 1.25 coils cut off the front and 1 coil off the back to recieve close to a 1.5" drop

zinc-vert02 · October 25th, 2011, 02:14 PM

lol fuck yea to cutt stock springs

September 27th, 2011, 01:13 PM	#1
95Slobra Regular 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well i got my lowering springs today but.. was it worth it? I havent installed them but i found a set on CL for 120 bucks. Its the eibach pro kit lowering springs NOT the sportline. Was it a good buy? how much is the drop if anybody knows. thanks __________________ *95' GT, Trickflow setup, Aluminum heads with 1:6 roller rockers, e303 cam, BBK shorties into Magnaflow exhaust, BBK cold air intake with 75maf, Highperformance waterpump w/ electric fans*

September 27th, 2011, 01:46 PM	#2
95Slobra Regular 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	also, i was told to cut a half inch coil off the front cause it will sit higher then the back. Should i do this? I know from ppl that if you cut your springs it will not be level anymore thus causing sitting problems. Thanks guy __________________ *95' GT, Trickflow setup, Aluminum heads with 1:6 roller rockers, e303 cam, BBK shorties into Magnaflow exhaust, BBK cold air intake with 75maf, Highperformance waterpump w/ electric fans*

September 27th, 2011, 01:48 PM	#3
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't cut a set of new aftermarket springs, but if you do want to cut them, don't just lop it off, make the area where you cut it off replicate how the stock piece looked. If it's flat, find a way to make the spring flat after you cut it. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

September 27th, 2011, 01:49 PM	#4
95Slobra Regular 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	they are used btw... __________________ *95' GT, Trickflow setup, Aluminum heads with 1:6 roller rockers, e303 cam, BBK shorties into Magnaflow exhaust, BBK cold air intake with 75maf, Highperformance waterpump w/ electric fans*

September 28th, 2011, 03:26 PM	#5
95Slobra Regular 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	shop said do not cut the springs. NOW...i heard on here that to just leave off the insulators inside the rear springs..should i? whats the benefit besides the noise control? __________________ *95' GT, Trickflow setup, Aluminum heads with 1:6 roller rockers, e303 cam, BBK shorties into Magnaflow exhaust, BBK cold air intake with 75maf, Highperformance waterpump w/ electric fans*

September 28th, 2011, 03:28 PM	#6
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, there's a huge debate over cutting springs. I'm on the side that says cutting springs is fine so long as you understand what you're doing and why cut springs have the bad rap that they do. I'd imagine that any shop is going to say not to do it if for no other reason than the liability involved. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

September 28th, 2011, 04:08 PM	#7
95Slobra Regular 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	i want 2, just bc i know these springs will leave my front a lil higher then my rear which is exatcly the opp. look i want for this car...so im still torn on doing it myself with a half wheel saw gun...? __________________ *95' GT, Trickflow setup, Aluminum heads with 1:6 roller rockers, e303 cam, BBK shorties into Magnaflow exhaust, BBK cold air intake with 75maf, Highperformance waterpump w/ electric fans*

September 28th, 2011, 05:03 PM	#9
AMChrisYoung Authorized Vendor 1987 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 626 iTrader: 0 reviews	DO NOT CUT YOUR EIBACHS! Eibachs are progressive-rate springs which means the more they compress, the more stiff they get. If you remove the "softer" portion of that progression you are going to be riding on some VERY stiff springs. Put the springs in and see how they look. If you want it lower or higher in the front, play with the isolators to find which combination of having them or taking them out will get you the best look. Did you buy Caster/camber plates for the springs? You are going to need some way to adjust camber for the lower ride height. __________________ Chris Young \| AmericanMuscle.com Toll Free: 866.727.1266 \| M-F 9AM-9PM EST \| Sat 10AM-4PM EST Bama Hotline: 888.226.9764 \| M-F 9AM-5:30PM EST \| Sat 10AM-4PM EST GET UP TO $200 TOWARDS YOUR NEXT PURCHASE FROM AM! Free Same-Day Shipping!

September 28th, 2011, 05:22 PM	#10
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,221 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just remove the isolators first before cutting the springs. The ride will suck afterwards trust me. __________________ Sig by Tricep

September 28th, 2011, 05:30 PM	#11
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	OP put them in and see how they look after a few weeks with the isolators in...if you find the fronts not going lower then pull the front isolators. its not hard to pull springs so changing isolators in and out isn't a big deal.

September 29th, 2011, 04:31 AM	#12
95Slobra Regular 1995 Mustang Gt Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: raleigh Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks guys, really. i will not cut the springs so i guess il just see how they look and jus loose the isolators. what do they do though? __________________ *95' GT, Trickflow setup, Aluminum heads with 1:6 roller rockers, e303 cam, BBK shorties into Magnaflow exhaust, BBK cold air intake with 75maf, Highperformance waterpump w/ electric fans*

October 5th, 2011, 05:06 PM	#14
faym 08 Regular 2008 GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NH Posts: 421 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	not much about an inch but they do pull out the fender gap

October 25th, 2011, 01:59 PM	#15
stangman1969 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you take the original coils out of a 96-04 GT Mustang........cut 3/4 of a coil from the bottom of the front........and 1 full coil from the top of the rear........using a dremmel tool and a cup of ice water.......the car will drop 1-1.5" and sit level........I know....i've done it.......but as for cutting on aftermarket lowering springs......DONT DO IT......i've done that also and ruined the spring.........

October 25th, 2011, 02:14 PM	#17
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,967 iTrader: 1 reviews	lol fuck yea to cutt stock springs __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

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