cutting springs

siopaolover · 01-17-2012, 09:50 PM

hey everyone, i'm planning on cutting my springs. before this turns into a debate on whether it's safe/good or not, let me just say that i will probably only cut 1 coil. i'm just wondering what tools i would need to do this and any advice or things i should watch out for. also, is the spring compressor from o'reilly ok to use on our cars? thanks!

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midnightsaint · 01-17-2012, 10:30 PM

The springs should be kept cool during cutting. Any heat will effect the spring. And no. The spring compressor from oriellys will not work.

siopaolover · 01-17-2012, 11:26 PM

oh ok. thanks for the advice

raymond g- · 01-18-2012, 02:59 AM

right. no torch. i used an abrasive cutoff wheel on an air tool. each cut took
approx 1 minute, keeping the temperature down.

my set is actually available if you're interested. you would then have the
option of keeping your stock coils intact should you desire.

both rear and front springs were cut for 1" drop.

I no longer need them as I came across a nice used set of Eibachts which were
designed with the spring rate I wanted for my overall ride

ohlord · 01-18-2012, 03:51 AM

you will need the klann spring compressor KLANN KL-0025-1K
or it's cheaper by about a thousand dollars clone.

And if you drop it more than an inch look into all the other issues that crop up and the costs involved to correct them.

siopaolover · 01-18-2012, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raymond g-

right. no torch. i used an abrasive cutoff wheel on an air tool. each cut took
approx 1 minute, keeping the temperature down.

my set is actually available if you're interested. you would then have the
option of keeping your stock coils intact should you desire.

both rear and front springs were cut for 1" drop.

I no longer need them as I came across a nice used set of Eibachts which were
designed with the spring rate I wanted for my overall ride

PM'ed

siopaolover · 01-18-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohlord

you will need the klann spring compressor KLANN KL-0025-1K
or it's cheaper by about a thousand dollars clone.

And if you drop it more than an inch look into all the other issues that crop up and the costs involved to correct them.

o yea i read that i need the klann compressor or something like it off ebay. good thing i didn't use the one from o'reilly

66fasty · 01-24-2012, 01:21 PM

Im going to be installing a set of H&R cup kit springs on my e320 this week(hopefully Weds), I purchased the "knock-off" Klann compressor for $205 shipped on ebay. If you want to rent it or purchase it when I'm done let me know! Ill post before and afters when it's done.

siopaolover · 01-24-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66fasty

Im going to be installing a set of H&R cup kit springs on my e320 this week(hopefully Weds), I purchased the "knock-off" Klann compressor for $205 shipped on ebay. If you want to rent it or purchase it when I'm done let me know! Ill post before and afters when it's done.

nice. i wanted a used set of H&R cup kit springs too, but the guy had already sold them by the time i got back to him. and yea i would love to rent it from you! can't wait to see your results

01-18-2012, 02:59 AM	#4
raymond g- MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 4,296 Drives: 99 E320	right. no torch. i used an abrasive cutoff wheel on an air tool. each cut took approx 1 minute, keeping the temperature down. my set is actually available if you're interested. you would then have the option of keeping your stock coils intact should you desire. both rear and front springs were cut for 1" drop. I no longer need them as I came across a nice used set of Eibachts which were designed with the spring rate I wanted for my overall ride __________________ raymond- 47º34'N 122º18'W

01-18-2012, 03:51 AM	#5
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01-17-2012, 10:30 PM	#2
midnightsaint Member 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 86 Drives: 1995 E320	The springs should be kept cool during cutting. Any heat will effect the spring. And no. The spring compressor from oriellys will not work.

01-17-2012, 11:26 PM	#3
siopaolover Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 321 Drives: 1998 E320	oh ok. thanks for the advice

01-24-2012, 01:21 PM	#8
66fasty Junior Member 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-320 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 42 Drives: 2000 E320	Im going to be installing a set of H&R cup kit springs on my e320 this week(hopefully Weds), I purchased the "knock-off" Klann compressor for $205 shipped on ebay. If you want to rent it or purchase it when I'm done let me know! Ill post before and afters when it's done.

01-24-2012, 04:35 PM
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