when lowering your car can you jst cut the springs?

Question

or do you have to buy completely new ones.

07 subie 2.5i

Answer 1

there are a few things to keep in mind here. first off, how far the spring compresses. lowering springs are usually stiffer than stock springs because since the body of the car is lower, you dont want the springs to compress as much so you dont bottom out. stiffer ride is less comfortable but more sporty (handle turns at higher speeds). if you cut your springs, your ride will be lower and your springs will compress as much as they do now, so you may bottom out alot, especially on speed bumps. as far as ride comfort, cutting will keep your comfort level pretty close to stock so its a smoother ride, until you meet some speed bumps. my recommendation, lowering springs...all the way.

Answer 2

there is no best way to do it. i will not tell you not to do it but i will tell you to look for the little $ symbols to appear in your mechanics eyes when you take it to him to have all the damage to the suspension you will cause fixed. i have seen people pay in excess of 5000 bucks just for repairs that needed to be made to the suspension just so they could put the lowering springs on the vehicle. i have seen people who have needed to replace the entire engine because a strut shot up and and got stuck bounced around a little and ruptured the timing belt. the most amount of monetary damage i have seen from someone cutting their springs was 19,000$ the entire suspension had to be replaced along with the entire brake system, all engine and transmission mounts and the engine and transmission. (the tranny bounced off the ground and as it exploded the engine was destroyed) both front quarter panels, the hood, and lastly the front windshield. the only mod this guy made to his car was cutting the springs. he just wanted to save a few bucks. it cost him 19,000$ because his insurance would not pay for anything. his mod violated his insurance agreement because it was not done by a pro. as of the last time i saw him his car is not repaired and will not be any time soon. have fun!

Answer 3

Why would you butcher an 07 subaru? An 86 corolla, maybe. Just buy some lowering springs - they're only gonna last you the rest of the life of the car.

Answer 4

Rember previous answer's his name is Bumbles? Go on line "tire rack dot com" And buy exactly what you need and after lowering springs are installed have the car or truck properly two wheel aligned or four wheel aligned. H&R Eibach and other springs are out there to get the most out of your ride. Cutting springs may cause them to un seat after lifitng the car and tear a hole in your tire.

Answer 5

that depends on what vehicle you have and how much you want to lower it. for example a 66-96 ford F100/150 will need new front I beams or drop spindles to lower the front more than an inch or so, where as a 65-70 mustang you can use lowering springs alone for up to 2" drop in front.

Answer 6

i would just buy new ones. the ride will be much better and it'll be a lot safer. you could cut your springs and your car will drop, but it'll run really bad, especially during turns. you will notice it on the freeway for sure. lowering springs typically run no more than $300

Answer 7

Well there goes your warranty. Buy the proper ones for the car. and if you decide to sell it later you can put on the old ones. Don`t forget the shocks and alignment

Answer 8

Yes use a cutting torch w/springs out of the car so you don't blow up the gas tank.

Answer 9

You can have them cut, people will say it wont ride good, but it does, I had it done on a blazer I had, rode very nice after the springs were cut.

Answer 10

By Law No! But you can buy a lowering kit.