cut springs??

essmekk · November 19th, 2011, 02:11 AM

if i cut the springs on my mustang is it going to make it real bouncy??
im saving up for a eibach suspension but meanwhile i hate looking at it lifted nd s****. anyone try this before??
its a 02 mustang.

mustangmike! · November 19th, 2011, 02:37 AM

Damn thats a good idea !!!!

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SilverStallion05 · November 19th, 2011, 08:59 AM

Why do that? Your ride will suck. And no It won't be bouncy. It will be the complete opposite since there will not be enough spring left to bounce. You will feel everything in the road as a violent slam. That is the most common '95 Honda Civic mod.

SlowSix · November 19th, 2011, 11:24 AM

uninformed ^
lowering a car period is going to make the ride stiffer. Cutting springs on a mustang is fine, a LOT of people do it. I've done it, and can't say I regret it.

goren813 · November 19th, 2011, 12:15 PM

Others that have done it will tell you they regret it. The ride will be slightly worse than buying a set of aftermarket springs. There is at least one thread going right now of a 'cut spring'er' wanting to go to something else.

True though that lowering the car, low pro tires, etc. you will feel a lot more of the road.

B's04gt · November 19th, 2011, 12:40 PM

Just do it, its quick and simple untill you get some actual lowering springs, wont hurt anything.

bigjohnstud4200 · November 19th, 2011, 01:12 PM

I cut mine for the exact same reason, ride is negligibly affected, not really bouncy but definitely feel more of the road..

here's how she sits now, cut 1 coil on fronts and 1/2 on backs. Isolators are still on, but they are shit and next to nothing anyways.

essmekk · November 19th, 2011, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by bigjohnstud4200

I cut mine for the exact same reason, ride is negligibly affected, not really bouncy but definitely feel more of the road..

here's how she sits now, cut 1 coil on fronts and 1/2 on backs. Isolators are still on, but they are shit and next to nothing anyways.

are those 16's or 17's?
i like how it sits.
maybe ill do 1/2 a coil on all four????

SlowSix · November 19th, 2011, 02:12 PM

The thread about the guy that cut his and wants actual springs is because he SLAMMED his car. Like 2 coils off the front and back I think. duh its gonna ride like shit if you go that low on stock struts and shocks.

Anyways, I did like 1.25 off the front and 1 coil off the back.
don't really have any good pics of it once it settled, but here is a general idea.

PsnSnake_19 · November 19th, 2011, 02:47 PM

yea since you have progressive springs it will be affected a little because my friend had a v6 and it was really bumpy and you felt everything on the road, also do more then 1/2 so like 1.25 all around

essmekk · November 19th, 2011, 02:55 PM

so 1.25
approx. how much is that going to lower the car?

SlowSix · November 19th, 2011, 02:59 PM

about 1.5"

PsnSnake_19 · November 19th, 2011, 03:01 PM

like 1.7 inchesish in the back and 1.5 in the front at least my lowered more in the back for some reason and the back was higher originally so now it sits completely even im going to lower the front more today and remove the front isos

essmekk · November 19th, 2011, 04:34 PM

Perfect. Ill try to get this done this weekend.

bigjohnstud4200 · November 19th, 2011, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by essmekk

are those 16's or 17's?
i like how it sits.
maybe ill do 1/2 a coil on all four????

17's, sorry I cut 1.5 from front 1 rear.

The Cheeks McDuke · November 19th, 2011, 08:17 PM

Honestly If you're saving for Eibach springs then I would leave it as is and do it right the first time. I've don't things like that as a temporary fix and every time I regret not doing it right the first time.

That being said, there is nothing wrong cutting stock springs, but if you fuck it up your car will be down until you can get the spring(s) to fix it. Assuming that its a daily driver, thats a terrible thing, not to mention you'll have to dip into your Eibach fund to fix it.

Do yourself a favor and suffer the looks until you can do it right.

P.S. don't forget to do Shocks and Struts with your new springs as well.

BlueScreaM · November 19th, 2011, 08:33 PM

Dont cut them.... you will regret it. The ride is terrible.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · November 20th, 2011, 12:10 AM

i never regretted either of my last cut spring stangs...rode fine and did the job.

mustangmike! · November 20th, 2011, 12:18 AM

You guys, id like to ask:
Check out this thread and lets make a sticky on cutting springs info. Please do not add garbage to this thread. Thanks:
V6 Mustangs Lowered by Cut Springs

6ER THEN I 8ER! · November 20th, 2011, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by mustangmike!

You guys, id like to ask:
Check out this thread and lets make a sticky on cutting springs info. Please do not add garbage to this thread. Thanks:
V6 Mustangs Lowered by Cut Springs

i haven't seen any garbage added to this thread yet...just some personal opinions on that topic....and yeah i've already been to that thread

November 19th, 2011, 02:11 AM	#1
essmekk 50,000th MM Member 02 Mustang v6 idk Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 reviews	cut springs?? if i cut the springs on my mustang is it going to make it real bouncy?? im saving up for a eibach suspension but meanwhile i hate looking at it lifted nd s****. anyone try this before?? its a 02 mustang.

November 19th, 2011, 02:37 AM	#2
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Damn thats a good idea !!!! -_- Google __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

November 19th, 2011, 11:24 AM	#4
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	uninformed ^ lowering a car period is going to make the ride stiffer. Cutting springs on a mustang is fine, a LOT of people do it. I've done it, and can't say I regret it. __________________ Build Thread

November 19th, 2011, 12:15 PM	#5
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Others that have done it will tell you they regret it. The ride will be slightly worse than buying a set of aftermarket springs. There is at least one thread going right now of a 'cut spring'er' wanting to go to something else. True though that lowering the car, low pro tires, etc. you will feel a lot more of the road. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

November 19th, 2011, 02:12 PM	#9
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	The thread about the guy that cut his and wants actual springs is because he SLAMMED his car. Like 2 coils off the front and back I think. duh its gonna ride like shit if you go that low on stock struts and shocks. Anyways, I did like 1.25 off the front and 1 coil off the back. don't really have any good pics of it once it settled, but here is a general idea. __________________ Build Thread

November 19th, 2011, 08:59 AM	#3
SilverStallion05 Regular 2005 Mustang 4.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why do that? Your ride will suck. And no It won't be bouncy. It will be the complete opposite since there will not be enough spring left to bounce. You will feel everything in the road as a violent slam. That is the most common '95 Honda Civic mod.

November 19th, 2011, 02:47 PM	#10
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea since you have progressive springs it will be affected a little because my friend had a v6 and it was really bumpy and you felt everything on the road, also do more then 1/2 so like 1.25 all around __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

November 19th, 2011, 02:55 PM	#11
essmekk 50,000th MM Member 02 Mustang v6 idk Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 reviews	so 1.25 approx. how much is that going to lower the car?

November 19th, 2011, 02:59 PM	#12
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	about 1.5" __________________ Build Thread

November 19th, 2011, 03:01 PM	#13
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	like 1.7 inchesish in the back and 1.5 in the front at least my lowered more in the back for some reason and the back was higher originally so now it sits completely even im going to lower the front more today and remove the front isos __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

November 19th, 2011, 04:34 PM	#14
essmekk 50,000th MM Member 02 Mustang v6 idk Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 reviews	Perfect. Ill try to get this done this weekend.

November 19th, 2011, 08:17 PM	#16
The Cheeks McDuke MM's Barbarian 1996 V6 17.31@85 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 755 iTrader: 0 reviews	Honestly If you're saving for Eibach springs then I would leave it as is and do it right the first time. I've don't things like that as a temporary fix and every time I regret not doing it right the first time. That being said, there is nothing wrong cutting stock springs, but if you fuck it up your car will be down until you can get the spring(s) to fix it. Assuming that its a daily driver, thats a terrible thing, not to mention you'll have to dip into your Eibach fund to fix it. Do yourself a favor and suffer the looks until you can do it right. P.S. don't forget to do Shocks and Struts with your new springs as well. __________________ "I'm not going to sit here and take this defeatist attitude and listen to all this crap any more from all these people who have nothing but doomsday to predict." Carroll Shelby

November 19th, 2011, 08:33 PM	#17
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dont cut them.... you will regret it. The ride is terrible. __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

November 20th, 2011, 12:10 AM	#18
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	i never regretted either of my last cut spring stangs...rode fine and did the job.

November 20th, 2011, 12:18 AM	#19
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	You guys, id like to ask: Check out this thread and lets make a sticky on cutting springs info. Please do not add garbage to this thread. Thanks: V6 Mustangs Lowered by Cut Springs __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

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