How to cut the rear springs?

jakeabraham · March 22nd, 2011, 04:53 PM

I've already done the 2 front springs and i cut 1.25 coils off. The rears are being difficult, first of all, I don't think I've seen a how-to on cutting the rear springs, but it seemed simple. I tried to disconnect the control arm from the axle and drop the control arm down slowly with a jack, but i could not get that screw out, it was like stuck in there, and theres not really any way to beat it with a hammer, i have a feeling thats not the right screw to remove to get the control arm down or something, idk. so how do i remove the rear spring? also.. the spring on the back looks different and im gonna assume i gotta cut from the top, do i just cut one coil off the back like where the end of the coil is cut there on the coil below? it looks like on the rear the springs are alot closer towards the top and that cutting just 1 coil wouldnt really do a whole lot. correct me if im wrong, and sorry its kinda hard to explain some of this shit in words. haha.

Thanks,
Jake.

BlueScreaM · March 22nd, 2011, 07:05 PM

tip.

Unbolt the shock where it attaches to the axle (both sides). Then use the jack and prop the opposite side up and it will shift the axle. Then simply remove and repeat.

1 coil off is correct.

Matt. · March 22nd, 2011, 07:21 PM

Just take off the shock and you should be able to get to the spring. was going to cut my springs today but the sawzall didnt have any blades that could cut the spring, they call just kinda scratched it up. Tomorrow im going to get ahold of a grinder =]

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 22nd, 2011, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by Ahoboscheese

tip.

Unbolt the shock where it attaches to the axle (both sides). Then use the jack and prop the opposite side up and it will shift the axle. Then simply remove and repeat.

1 coil off is correct.

easy way is easy

Alexander III · March 22nd, 2011, 09:31 PM

Do a search. There are a couple of write up's floating around.

I'm on my phone.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 22nd, 2011, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Alexander III

Do a search. There are a couple of write up's floating around.

I'm on my phone.

it's all good...hobo gave him the best way to do it.

jakeabraham · March 23rd, 2011, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by Ahoboscheese

tip.

Unbolt the shock where it attaches to the axle (both sides). Then use the jack and prop the opposite side up and it will shift the axle. Then simply remove and repeat.

1 coil off is correct.

So jack up one side, than put another jack under the axel on same side, remove shock bolts on both sides of car, and let the jack under the axel down?

ag11hockey · March 23rd, 2011, 01:37 AM

i had the same problem with those bolts lol. i was going to do it the way everyone just said to but i was too lazy to unbolt my exhaust. stupid shitty y pipe

F8L GT · March 23rd, 2011, 01:39 AM

you can also just put a jack under the rear, remove both lower shock bolts, let the jack down allowing the rear to just hand. From the side you are working on, push down on the axle and pull the spring out.

BlueScreaM · March 23rd, 2011, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by jakeabraham

So jack up one side, than put another jack under the axel on same side, remove shock bolts on both sides of car, and let the jack under the axel down?

No, you unbolt both shock bolts and only jack up one side and let the other shift down then remove the spring on the one that shifted down.

2 min drawing FTW!!!

March 22nd, 2011, 04:53 PM	#1
jakeabraham Regular 2003 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Livonia, Michigan Posts: 101 iTrader: 0 reviews	How to cut the rear springs? I've already done the 2 front springs and i cut 1.25 coils off. The rears are being difficult, first of all, I don't think I've seen a how-to on cutting the rear springs, but it seemed simple. I tried to disconnect the control arm from the axle and drop the control arm down slowly with a jack, but i could not get that screw out, it was like stuck in there, and theres not really any way to beat it with a hammer, i have a feeling thats not the right screw to remove to get the control arm down or something, idk. so how do i remove the rear spring? also.. the spring on the back looks different and im gonna assume i gotta cut from the top, do i just cut one coil off the back like where the end of the coil is cut there on the coil below? it looks like on the rear the springs are alot closer towards the top and that cutting just 1 coil wouldnt really do a whole lot. correct me if im wrong, and sorry its kinda hard to explain some of this shit in words. haha. Thanks, Jake. __________________

March 22nd, 2011, 07:05 PM	#2
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	tip. Unbolt the shock where it attaches to the axle (both sides). Then use the jack and prop the opposite side up and it will shift the axle. Then simply remove and repeat. 1 coil off is correct. __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

March 22nd, 2011, 07:21 PM	#3
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just take off the shock and you should be able to get to the spring. was going to cut my springs today but the sawzall didnt have any blades that could cut the spring, they call just kinda scratched it up. Tomorrow im going to get ahold of a grinder =] __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

March 22nd, 2011, 09:31 PM	#5
Alexander III Absens haeres non erit '11 Performance Package 4.61@356.68 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do a search. There are a couple of write up's floating around. I'm on my phone. __________________ Current: '12 VW CC Sport 6MT \| '10 Jetta TDI \| '08 350Z Vert \| '95 S14 \| '85 325e BUY MY SCT X3 UNLOCKED USED TWICE

March 23rd, 2011, 01:37 AM	#8
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	i had the same problem with those bolts lol. i was going to do it the way everyone just said to but i was too lazy to unbolt my exhaust. stupid shitty y pipe __________________

March 23rd, 2011, 01:39 AM	#9
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	you can also just put a jack under the rear, remove both lower shock bolts, let the jack down allowing the rear to just hand. From the side you are working on, push down on the axle and pull the spring out. __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

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