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Date Posted: 04:53:58 09/16/02 Mon
Author: Harry
Subject: Re: Springs clamps
In reply to: Dan 's message, "Re: Springs clamps" on 20:21:15 09/15/02 Sun

I say no way to spring clamps, I bought some but never put them on when I saw exactly what they would do to the spring and what effects they might have. If you compress a spring, the tension level is so great that it causes the spring to weakend between the points of contact, and will eventually cause the spring to collapse on either side. I used spring compressors that were a foot and a half long to install lowering springs on my car, and I can say the springs are tuff to replace and also sometimes compressed lopsided. These little pieces of crap that cost 7 bucks, should not be put on this car for looks, if so your pocket could be involved. If you want it low, buy some springs and do it right. I actually snapped the right rear spring to get it off. I cut it with a die grinder and watched it collapse and then snap, so i would think it would do the same under compressed load, and then driving on it too, geez, good luck people. I can get you springs cheaper, than what you could maybe have to go thru later.


>LOL, youll get no bitching from me man....i say to
>each his own. They are indeed a bitch to put on, I
>had them on my Subaru. I didnt see a huge difference,
>but that was just the car i think. I have seen and
>heard stories that have said differently. After
>driving with them on for awhile, I was hearing a noise
>from the front passenger side. Turns out under the
>pressure, one of the bolts was pulled clean from the
>bracket. Stripped the bastard right through. I took
>them all off afterwards.
>
>I am actually ordering an Eiback Pro Kit for my 97 as
>we speak. Much happiness.
>
>
>>Ok, i did this in the spring...you need to put the
>>clamps over the spring as far as it will go, you will
>>need to pry it on...its a pain in the ass unless you
>>got the right tools and a skilled hand.. it lowered my
>>car about 1.5 inches....looks much better, but i still
>>want to go lower...some people say it will give a
>>harsh ride, and it fucks up the suspension....i havent
>>noticed any adverse effects yet. Im sure someone will
>>reply to this message and totally bitch us out for
>>even thinking of this idea...God forbid....
>>
>>
>>
>>>Dont mean to pry, but how does a spring clamp work? (
>>>I dont know exactly) How does it affect the ride of
>>>the car? Why is it a bad idea for the D? What are
>the
>>>long-term effects of a spring clamp?

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