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Post by remembertofocus on Feb 9, 2004 2:14:54 GMT -5
can't get a hold of slammedsport, but i wanna know if anyone knows where to get lowering springs for an 02' xls 2dr...not slammed but a little bit more aggressive...anyone have ideas...cutting seems horrible...and experiences? anyone have a set i can try to cut and see..don't want my camber to be insane bad...want the tire to last ...thanks
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Post by JAY97 on Feb 9, 2004 2:33:15 GMT -5
Check your PM.
Jay
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Post by Joel_CA on Feb 9, 2004 15:48:08 GMT -5
Just to clarify- due to the solid rear axle design of the MS, lowering the rear will NOT affect camber or caster. Lowering the front WILL affect camber.
Joel, CA
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Post by remembertofocus on Feb 9, 2004 17:41:42 GMT -5
well thats good...so if i lower the front...i use shims? how do i go about that?
what PM? haha i'm lost
any experiences with cutting springs?
thanks...
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Post by Joel_CA on Feb 9, 2004 20:40:16 GMT -5
After lowering the suspension to the height you desire- you'll need to have the truck realigned. The tech will then use shims to correct for camber or caster- don't let them tell you that it can't be adjusted 'cause it can! They just don't want to go through the trouble... No experience cutting springs at all...would never do it or suggest it for anyone  Joel, CA |
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Post by remembertofocus on Feb 9, 2004 23:58:57 GMT -5
what type of shop should i go to...? how much do a set of rear springs cost? so if i hate the ride, or whatever i can throw the other set back on...(non-cut) where could i get these...what would the dealer ask for etc.
how do you go about cutting...are they super strong? like a hacksaw?
adam
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Post by Joel_CA on Feb 13, 2004 2:49:09 GMT -5
Focus, I don't know if you noticed, but SlammedSport is selling his rims AND HIS DROPPED SPRINGS. Check out his For Sale Thread Here. Joel, CA |
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Post by remembertofocus on Feb 13, 2004 2:53:01 GMT -5
look at the date...he hasn't even posted since july...his email is disco'd too...what to do?
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Post by scootr on Feb 13, 2004 12:36:02 GMT -5
I've cut the springs on a '64 Cadillac BOAT. All you really need is a sawzall. I guess you could do it with a hacksaw but it'll take a while. Maybe a jigsaw but the blade is really too small. I used some water initally because I thought the blade would heat up too much but figured out that wasn't the case. You probably already know this but don't forget to take the springs out of the car before you start cutting!!!!
If you do cut the springs you could get somewhere around 2-4" of drop. I'd recommend cutting 1/2 -1 rung at a time and reinstall to check the height. Better to make a bunch of little cuts to get where you want than one cut where it's too much.
Be aware that cutting the springs will change the handling of your car. It will probably be more... "mushy" in the back. To have the same handling (or close to) characteristics you'd need custom springs.
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Post by sirlordoz on Feb 15, 2004 23:59:50 GMT -5
Just cut em!
I found that a die grinder with a cut off wheel werks the best and if u are careful u can do em on the car! but deffinatly take em off half a turn at a time. The car will be more bouncie and honesly this is kinda a last resort but mine will be done this spring!
Lata
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