cutting coils while in car ???

[Whip]

what do you guys think on cutting the coils while the spring/strut is still in the car?

i have done this to a few cars in my day
85 audi 4000s
83 vw jetta gl

 

[TYSHO]

I've been thinking of doing the same. With a cut off wheel, I don't think it should be a problem, as long as the spring is non-compressed where the cut will be.

 

[SHOZ123]

Sounds like a good way to loose some fingers.

 

[SableSal]

Sounds like a good way to loose some fingers.

LMAO!!!

This is true, as long as the strut mount is on the stock spring... it's compressed. Trust me.

This is a WAY bad idea...





Sal

 

[TYSHO]

I was going to use the spring removal tools to take the load off the strut mount, then cut away. After looking, it doesn't look like there's room to get up there on the fronts! I'll just drop the assembly from the strut towers and go from there.

 

[Whip]

i am gonna try this weekend. send in some pics too. i will make sure not to loose any fingers!

 

[SuperchargedSHOguy]

It is easy to just drop the whole spring/strut assembly, why risk any harm?

 

[Whip]

true just gonna drop the whole assy!!! now would i cut the top of the spring or the bottom? why i ask is cause both of the cars i have done before (cut the springs) the coil springs were setup different!

just curious

ty for everyones input

 

[operdot]

i recently cut a half of a top coil of a atx car thats now an mtx, it droped the car about 1.5". I am very happy with it, now it sits at stock height.

i did not risk cutting coils inside the car + there is no room, and while the spring assembly was out i got a cahnce to rust **** both of the fender wells and rust-o-leum them. The front springs are under quite a bit of tension, i used a bench spring compressor to remove them and install them safely.

 

[TYSHO]

now would i cut the top of the spring or the bottom?

Tops on the front and I think bottoms on the rear.

 

[bigdaddy]

Let me know where to send the flowers. Very DANGEROUS to do it while still mounted. Even though they look relax the springs still have a good deal of tension on them.I would remove the spring first before cutting.

 

[SuperchargedSHOguy]

true just gonna drop the whole assy!!! now would i cut the top of the spring or the bottom? why i ask is cause both of the cars i have done before (cut the springs) the coil springs were setup different!

just curious

ty for everyones input

Where the **** is riverview, FL? If you need a hand and are close let me know. I can walk you through almost anything over the phone. Perhaps I will meet you if you go to the May 20th FSHOC meet in JAX.

Heres my ex 89 with cut intrax:

 

[TYSHO]

Damn!

 

[Whip]

**** ya !!! im gonna try to go the 20th of may me and my gf are expecting our 3rd child soon!!!! so im not sure i will have to wait and see!!


thanks for the iput guys