Cutting springs
10-22-2010, 02:45 PM
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I do know of another method of cutting however. A place in Phoenix cuts metal springs, as well as many other items, with a high pressure water jet. I know a guy who had his springs cut. I'm waiting for the report on his results.
10-23-2010, 12:18 PM
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No, he's not doing it on an HHR. I think it's a '95 Chev. The springs were custom made for this custom car. My friend wanted another 3/4 inch all the way around.
Last edited by Snoopy; 10-23-2010 at 11:45 PM.
10-23-2010, 08:13 PM
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You had to watch where you bought some springs because on the cars that the coils could be cut,some shady operators WOULD cut stock springs and pass them off as aftermarker..and charge aftermarket prices....
10-24-2010, 09:40 PM
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10-25-2010, 09:32 AM
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They should also have a second nut on there locking the first one down. We always did this back in the 70s and 80s. The way springs are done now I don't know if these would work so great. I think for an HHR it is just best to save up for a set of springs or coilovers.