Cut stock springs vs. ebay coilovers?

[metrick1235]

i have cut coils on my truck. not sure about the spring rate on the accords.. it is possible.. sometimes cutting stock coils actually increases spring rate on some coils..

ummmm.... well actually... A standard spring (non-variable spring rate) has a single stiffness (spring rate) no matter its length. A spring with a 200lb/in spring rate will deflect 1" under a 200lb load no matter how long it is (given it is long enough to deflect 1". Therefore shortening it would not make it stiffer, just limits its maximum possible deflection.




Just sayin...

 

[98 SMR AV6]

I say neither. Just keep your suspensions the way it is.

 

[cpozzuolo]

so shortening a coil spring (may) feel like it has increased the spring rate and not actually increase it

 

[mkdb89-02se]

full of fail

close this please