cutting aftermarket springs

[Mantis88LX]

does anyone know exactly how much to cut off of the tokico 1'' drop springs in order to lower about 1 and half inches or 2 inchs,

DO i just wack one of the coils off? or what?? i dont wanna fuck them up so help!

this needs to be in the how to?


thanx

[TeKKnoTeKK]

well to cut it you would need to line it up exactly with where the spring ended before so it fits properly.

[Mantis88LX]

alright, wasnt too sure about that.

so if i just cut the coil lined up with the other, (like what u said) would that be about another 1''? or half

[YK86]

I think the best way to cut it is to use a chop saw and cut the "dead" coils at the top of the springs. Using a chop saw will leave the same flat top as uncut springs and you aren't cutting any of the real springs. I'm thinking about doing this to my Pro-kits too.

[Mantis88LX]

ok i cut the top coil off, i wonder how much it will lower now??

[YK86]

Are you installing the springs yourself?? You're going to have to since you don't know how much they will lower with each cut coil. I had to take out and install my cut stock springs in the 88 a total of 3 times to get everything balanced the way I wanted it to. Also, make sure you cut a little les then the height you want because they will settle.