mechanic says "no"

sdd228 · 04-02-2003, 08:25 PM

what is the cheapest way to lower my car about 1 1/2" without hindering performance on the strip? i talked to my mechanic and he said it wasnt safe to compress the springs and he didnt feel comfortable doing that for me. thanx

MEDIK418 · 04-02-2003, 08:38 PM

Your mechanic is a smart man. don't use any kind of "add-on" spring compressor or melt the springs to let them sag. If you're gonna do it, buy the springs and take comfort in knowing you did it the safe way.

mustangII460 · 04-02-2003, 08:48 PM

Cutting down or compressing the springs with result in a stiffer ride. It may handle better but too stiff and you get wheel spin.

I've always liked going with a bigger wheel to give the illusion of lowering, without changing the geometry of the suspension or ride height.

flyin 5.8 · 04-03-2003, 12:29 PM

Put 4 cyl springs in it. Not the best for corners but it will lower the front some and alot of drag cars are useing them.

GodStang · 04-03-2003, 12:33 PM

Heating them will also make them brittle. Best bet is to by springs

fiveohpatrol · 04-03-2003, 03:29 PM

I put 4cyl springs on the front of mine, and it sits about 1.5-2" lower in the front. It also helps weight transfer greatly, so it will actually help your perfomance at the strip. Just gotta get used to the looser handling that it brings.

I bought my springs used for like $30 off the corral classifieds

04-02-2003, 08:25 PM	#1
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	mechanic says "no" what is the cheapest way to lower my car about 1 1/2" without hindering performance on the strip? i talked to my mechanic and he said it wasnt safe to compress the springs and he didnt feel comfortable doing that for me. thanx __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

04-02-2003, 08:38 PM	#2
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	Your mechanic is a smart man. don't use any kind of "add-on" spring compressor or melt the springs to let them sag. If you're gonna do it, buy the springs and take comfort in knowing you did it the safe way. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

04-02-2003, 08:48 PM	#3
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Cutting down or compressing the springs with result in a stiffer ride. It may handle better but too stiff and you get wheel spin. I've always liked going with a bigger wheel to give the illusion of lowering, without changing the geometry of the suspension or ride height. __________________ Frank

04-03-2003, 12:29 PM	#4
flyin 5.8 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 73	Put 4 cyl springs in it. Not the best for corners but it will lower the front some and alot of drag cars are useing them. __________________ If girls are made of sugar and spice, how come they taste like tuna? "Nitrous is like a hot chick with an STD . . . you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences."

04-03-2003, 12:33 PM	#5
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	Heating them will also make them brittle. Best bet is to by springs __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

04-03-2003, 03:29 PM	#6
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I put 4cyl springs on the front of mine, and it sits about 1.5-2" lower in the front. It also helps weight transfer greatly, so it will actually help your perfomance at the strip. Just gotta get used to the looser handling that it brings. I bought my springs used for like $30 off the corral classifieds __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

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