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calaisturbo.com.au - compressing springs

Started by Manualvl · 10 Nov 2004 · 5 replies

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ManualvlArchived member
hey guys done a search cant find what i want so,,,, How much would it cost to get someone to compress standard rear springs ? or could i do it my self how would i?? should i do it when the springs are in the car ? and does it handle better or just look beter?? please help people. thanks Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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JuZiArchived member
getting your springs compressed will definitely wreck them, especially if they're old. They heat them up til they're red then squash them down and let them cool like that, this will soften your springs a lot and make for a bouncier ride, and also you gotta see about different shocks when lowering you car, using standard shox with lower springs will destroy yur shocks as they will be compressed too far and lose pressure
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duz360Archived member
wouldnt that be asking for coil bind?
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ManualvlArchived member
so its not worth the hassle or buy new springs ? because i wanna get my car lower without being illegal, i dont wanna cut. tell me its better then cutting them right? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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87calaisArchived member
no its no better than cutting them. New springs can be reset to a different height, but it needs to be done on a special machine at the factory. Just buy new springs, but when you fit lower springs, make sure you fit short stroke shockies to prevent the springs falling out on full extension.
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ManualvlArchived member
alright thanks mate have a good 1
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