spring rates

[hofficergrover]

He did it before and had the springs break. He said just as bad as heating them.

[hot4dl8ly]

Cutting springs actually INCREASES the spring rate, like a shorter torsion bar. As long as you dont overheat them while cutting them- I would use a cut off wheel instead of a torch.

[perucho]

... He said just as bad as heating them.

Yeah, sorry to tell you but that's not accurate.

[hofficergrover]

Well he's a old timer so he says it's right and not to do it just get shorter springs.
And lets not bash my dad guys he's been a technician for over 27 years and i trust his word.

[perucho]

Getting shorter springs is the way to go. But cutting the springs and heating them up do very different things to the steel's molecular structure. Do a little research so that you can impress your dad

[hofficergrover]

lol yeah i will.