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Old 07-08-2008, 11:17 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Any ideas how I can lower the rear Mopar stage 1 springs an inch?

Any geto mod I can do to lower the rear springs an inch.
I have the mopar stage 1 springs. The rear is so much higher than the front it bothers me but I am broke and cant do much about it.

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nope, nothing you can do that won't drastically hurt the ride and safety.
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How new are the springs? They do settle more over time..it takes the rear a lit longer because there is way less weight back there.
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let the struts blow out...
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cutting them is one solution.

but then, (if you did)-why did you purchase them? - obviously not for the height...

i personally would never cut a spring and install it in any of my vehicles. but that's just me.
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spring clamps, they sell them at your local auto parts store.
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Fat chicks in the back!!
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Fat chicks sound good but it might slow me down.
I might try the spring clamps thanks.
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carry around something heavy for a few weeks...they will settle. Try an extra set of rims or something.
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carry around something heavy for a few weeks...they will settle. Try an extra set of rims or something.

Or some weights.....
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find someone selling just rear springs?
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I would buy new rear springs but if you are really desperate, take a blow torch and heat them up. The heat will cause the spring to soften and sag resulting in a lower spring height.
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I have a set of Stage 1 rears you could experiment with.
I bought a full set used but the fronts were hit with a torch so I didn't use the set, rears are pefect.
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