suspention help on 96.
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Lecanto, Florida, USA
suspension help on 96.
hey just wondering if cutting the springs would be such a bad idea. i know i have heard for years that cutting your springs is horrible but a lot of people i know have done it. and these people know what there doing so i was just wondering. if cutting your springs is not a good way to go what would be a good spring to go with for a minimal drop (1-2 inch)
thanks.
Modified by cantofreak at 11:09 PM 3/1/2006
thanks.
Modified by cantofreak at 11:09 PM 3/1/2006
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 6,456
Likes: 10
From: New England, USA
Re: suspension help on 96. (cantofreak)
Unless you're very careful about the heat build up of cutting springs, I wouldn't suggest it.
One of the last steps in manufacturing springs is a process involving heating and quenching the coils, to give them their final temper/set.
If they should be inadvertently heated while cutting them, they would loose temper and sag further than anticipated.
Years ago, if one wanted to drop a suspension, you bought a pair of Heavy Duty springs from Moog, and the car would sit approx 1.0 - 1.5" lower. You're going to have to start perusing the spring manufacturers for what you want.
P
One of the last steps in manufacturing springs is a process involving heating and quenching the coils, to give them their final temper/set.
If they should be inadvertently heated while cutting them, they would loose temper and sag further than anticipated.
Years ago, if one wanted to drop a suspension, you bought a pair of Heavy Duty springs from Moog, and the car would sit approx 1.0 - 1.5" lower. You're going to have to start perusing the spring manufacturers for what you want.
P
Thread Starter
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Lecanto, Florida, USA
suspension help on 96
alright what brands should i look at getting if i want a decent ride. i could get srings on ebay for $20 but i know what i would be getting! whats a decent riding spring and shock combo for a decent price. and is there anyother place that i should be looking besides ebay? not planning on auto crossing it just driving it!
Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,109
Likes: 3
Re: suspension help on 96. (P_Adams)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by P_Adams »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Unless you're very careful about the heat build up of cutting springs, I wouldn't suggest it.
One of the last steps in manufacturing springs is a process involving heating and quenching the coils, to give them their final temper/set.
If they should be inadvertently heated while cutting them, they would loose temper and sag further than anticipated.
Years ago, if one wanted to drop a suspension, you bought a pair of Heavy Duty springs from Moog, and the car would sit approx 1.0 - 1.5" lower. You're going to have to start perusing the spring manufacturers for what you want.
P</TD></TR></TABLE>
use a hand saw to cut it, it will be to slow to build heat
One of the last steps in manufacturing springs is a process involving heating and quenching the coils, to give them their final temper/set.
If they should be inadvertently heated while cutting them, they would loose temper and sag further than anticipated.
Years ago, if one wanted to drop a suspension, you bought a pair of Heavy Duty springs from Moog, and the car would sit approx 1.0 - 1.5" lower. You're going to have to start perusing the spring manufacturers for what you want.
P</TD></TR></TABLE>
use a hand saw to cut it, it will be to slow to build heat
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fleabag
Suspension & Brakes
2
Feb 9, 2010 01:28 PM