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vafinest25 07-02-2012 07:20 AM

TO CUT OR NOT!!!
 
I have a set of H&R 35mm lowering springs, which translates to a 1.4" drop all the way around. the issue is that the guy i bought them from had the same set up as i have with 22" rims 9.5 frontand 10.5 rears, but he says that his install guy didnt cut the bump stops on his struts. I went on the forum and looked for DIY of H&R springs but no joy!! So i pulled everyting from Pdat, Ebach, and BMR, installs, and all of them say cut the bump stop 1" off. So i need to know if anyone of you guys did the same install height, or install for that matter without cutting the bump stop. And ultimatly what is the right answer from the experts, to cut or not?

Secret Squirrel 07-02-2012 07:37 AM

I installed Eibachs on my car, and didn't touch the bump stops. Not necessary, and I think if you go to the Eibach website, or look at the instructions, it will tell you that you do not need to cut them.

robsls3 07-02-2012 07:45 AM

My BMR spring instructions stated NOT to cut the bumpstops. I even checked their site and it said not to cut them. Even the Eibachs I had said not to cut.

vafinest25 07-02-2012 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by robsls3 (Post 5224027)
My BMR spring instructions stated NOT to cut the bumpstops. I even checked their site and it said not to cut them. Even the Eibachs I had said not to cut.


Ok you and the other guy above me are right. This is where i go that info from. Scroll to the bottom of the site and you see the cutting part.

http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To...010_Camaro/131

robsls3 07-02-2012 09:01 AM

Yeah some springs require you cut but not the BMR or eibachs.

caverman 07-02-2012 09:59 AM

The only ones I've seen that require the cut are Pfadts. I had Hotchkis for a while and no cutting with them either....then again those were 1".

PfadtRacing 07-02-2012 10:01 AM

We would recommend following the instructions as published by your spring manufacturer.

With our springs we do suggest that you trim your bump stops, it's extremely simple and has no adverse effects to handling or ride comfort. When you lower your car you're placing your shocks in a different portion of their stroke, and by removing some material from the bump stop you reduce the likelihood of riding on the bump stops over big hits. This ultimately makes the shock more functional for the ride height your trying to achieve.

Again, if you have H&R springs follow the instructions posted by H&R.

WONSS 07-16-2012 10:18 PM

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I installed H&R springs and cut the bump stops..the car rides awesome and does not bottom out....

nUcLeArEnVoY 08-19-2012 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WONSS (Post 5299722)
I installed H&R springs and cut the bump stops..the car rides awesome and does not bottom out....

That's an insane drop. You running the H&R 1.4's or 1.8's?? I'm getting the BMR 1.4's and if this is how my car is gonna look, then I am one happy camper lol

FresnoStateDogs 08-19-2012 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel (Post 5223998)
I installed Eibachs on my car, and didn't touch the bump stops. Not necessary, and I think if you go to the Eibach website, or look at the instructions, it will tell you that you do not need to cut them.

+1

I have Eibach's, instrustions say DO NOT cut.

WONSS 08-20-2012 08:16 PM

they are the 1.7 and 1.8's

IPT 08-21-2012 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WONSS (Post 5470258)
they are the 1.7 and 1.8's


can you post some more pics? Want to see that drop? Any alignment issues?

Atti2de 08-21-2012 09:37 PM

Have the H&R 1.4" and did not cut. No issues after 3 years, YET!

diamondmike 08-21-2012 09:47 PM

Cut one inch off


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