[mustangs4life]

So on craigslist i found 4 03 gt springs for $20 with like 33k miles. I have a 98 v6, he said they will work on my car. Idk if they are any stiffer or anything but my springs squeak some anyway when i go over bumps? Is this a deal? i mean its pretty cheap so idk. i would thing $5 a spring wouldn't be bad but thought id ask.

[mycurse01]

gt springs are made to handle v8 weight. they will be stiffer and raise the car up. unless you cut them.

[mustangs4life]

I hear that cutting is not recommended cuz its kinda ghetto and cheap but is it ok for your car? like if i went that route?

[mcqueen]

You're going to get half the forum saying that cutting the springs is dangerous, cheap, etc and you're going to get the other half saying it's fine. If you want to cut them, it will save you some money and there are plenty of guys around here that run cut springs with no issues.

[mustangs4life]

So what are the cons and worst case scenario?

[88TempoGLS]

i had a friend that cut the springs on his Dodge Colt. Ended up breaking one going down the road. You'll sometimes get a very bouncy ride (ever see those super low Hondas boucing down the road? yea) Might not handle as well as compared to buying real lowering springs.

[mustangs4life]

ok well how much higher would these sit? i don't wanna look like a freakin jeep or something

[88TempoGLS]

i'd say atleast a half inch to an inch.

[mustangs4life]

Originally Posted by mcqueen You're going to get half the forum saying that cutting the springs is dangerous, cheap, etc and you're going to get the other half saying it's fine. If you want to cut them, it will save you some money and there are plenty of guys around here that run cut springs with no issues.

So where do you stand on the topic?

And ok i guess thats not bad but if anything i want my car lower not higher.... :/

[mycurse01]

Originally Posted by mustangs4life I hear that cutting is not recommended cuz its kinda ghetto and cheap but is it ok for your car? like if i went that route?

im running cut springs with no issues.


alot of things arent recommended but that doesnt stop people from doing it. wait what was the question

[mustangs4life]

summary of the question was would you guys buy em for $20? i figured that would be a deal but just wanted to make sure

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by mustangs4life I hear that cutting is not recommended cuz its kinda ghetto and cheap but is it ok for your car? like if i went that route?

so cutting isn't a good idea.....damn my last two stangs were all wrong





cut them correctly and you'll be a happy camper....as for those springs...i'd buy them then cut them

[mycurse01]

the real question is why are u buying the springs in the first place. springs themselves dont squeak. no/bad spring isolaters cause squeaks. bad/worn struts and or bushings causes squeaks. even worn sway bar bushings cause squeaks. u need to find where the squeak is coming from.

throwing money at a problem isnt going to fix it, unless u are in a strip club trying to get a boner

[mustangs4life]

alright thanks guys. ill look into that area when i have the springs off, ill maybe try cutting them and see how that goes. any tips on how to "cut them right"?

[mycurse01]

google search cut springs mustang modded


thats a start

if ur lazy

how to cut gt springs

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by mustangs4life alright thanks guys. ill look into that area when i have the springs off, ill maybe try cutting them and see how that goes. any tips on how to "cut them right"?

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