05-05-2011, 08:37 AM
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struts
I have a 04. With 3400. I'm about to replace all 4 struts. I. Heard if u lower the car that gives it better handling. If I do I was just gonna cut the springs down. Is that recommended? If so. How much should I cut. I don't want the car too low. I live in ohio. Pot hole central. Thanks. Rocky
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05-05-2011, 08:59 AM
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Cutting springs will make your car handle like shit. Dont do it! I would recommend getting ebaich springs with some kyb struts
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05-05-2011, 11:24 AM
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Never cut springs, you have to use a cutting torch and when you heat up spring steel it becomes less spring and more holy-crap-stiff. If you want your car lower do it the right way, probably with the eibachs if you can find them cause it's only like 1.25 inches.
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05-05-2011, 12:54 PM
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3500 DONE!
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eibachs aren't made for our cars anymore.... H&R springs are good....or you can go the cheaper route.
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05-05-2011, 02:05 PM
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If you want better handling w/o springs... get STBs and upgraded Sway Bars.
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05-05-2011, 02:12 PM
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You ever see honduhs lowered but they cut there springs? You hit a small bump the car is like it has hydraulics.... just hops all over the place.. don't do it cheap... do it right so you have a good setup.
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05-06-2011, 08:33 PM
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You been to tru lately sleepy?
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05-06-2011, 09:07 PM
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Yes!!! Goin tonight! Pming u lol
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Oldsnut is my Hero!
Meet Destiny, shes a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, F40 6MT swap. (#2 of 3)
2/24/14 - 200,000 miles body/motor. 22,300 on F40.
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He would Plasti Dip his pecker if he could.
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05-07-2011, 12:45 AM
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My intrax spring really did improve my handling (especially my braking). The first time I braked after the intrax install, my tires all screeched. And no, cutting springs is not good. My cousin did that, and ended up flipping over in his truck.
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