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Old 04-13-2001, 01:21 PM
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lowering springs?

who makes v6 lowering springs i cant find n e all i find are v8 springs
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To my knowledge, noone. Get a hacksaw and start cutting.

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actually...someone found a link to some little obscure custom spring place on the net and they made some specifically for the v6 thirdgen...

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by chance you know the web site???
Old 04-13-2001, 11:36 PM
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nope...i bookmarked it but the link didnt work so either the url changed, place went outta business, or something

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YES Suspention Techniques makes 1.3 inch all around lowering kit for 6 cyl.
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umm intrax and all the others that make springs make them for both the 8 and the 6. you just have to specify the 6er
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if i was to cut the springs how much should i cut off?
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Do not cut if first off the springs run from 99 to 239 dollars second your car has how many miles you'll just have worn out springs that are shorted second you can't use a tourch you will ruin the temper of the spring so it's a cutting wheel or hacksaw third how good is your eye you have to cut all 4 just right or handeling could be a disaster.just my .02
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