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djaltamira
05-19-2013, 06:42 PM
Hey, does anyone have any lowering springs just lying in their garage to sell? I want to lower my car, but only about 1"-1.5", just to get rid of some of that hideous wheel gap in the front. I'm specifically looking for an Eibach pro kit, but other lowering springs within the range of 1"-1.5" would work depending on the price. By the way my car is an 02 Galant ES. THanks in advance!
djaltamira
05-23-2013, 01:48 AM
Anyone? or could anyone suggest a place or a website that i can get one for a good deal?
Censee
05-23-2013, 03:08 AM
i have rear tein springs for sale if youde like...
djaltamira
05-23-2013, 09:43 PM
Man, That's a SEXY Galant! but, i'm really looking to lose some wheel gap in the front so i'll pass. Thanks for replying though!
DTP
05-24-2013, 01:44 PM
Although not advised to overdo, and at your own risk, do like I did and cut out a coil and a half in the front.

My car rode fine until the stock struts went about 50k later. I now have tein s-techs and stagg struts.

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Fresh_617
05-24-2013, 02:45 PM
i got a set of tein front/rear on the struts still pm if interested
djaltamira
05-24-2013, 11:57 PM
@DTP How was the ride when you cut the springs? and how much did you lower it? My car is daily driven by the way
DTP
05-25-2013, 01:01 AM
@DTP How was the ride when you cut the springs? and how much did you lower it? My car is daily driven by the way

Not bad at all, honestly. It was lowered about the same as my springs now, 1.5-1.7" or so. Never measured. Here's with my mustang GT wheels. My car has always been my DD

http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo154/nffootball74/2000%20Mitsubishi%20Galant/20120325_193507.jpg

Now
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo154/nffootball74/IMG_20130324_192102.jpg

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djaltamira
05-25-2013, 01:15 AM
Wow thanks for the pictures! that's exactly the drop that i'm looking for so I might just go this route until i've saved up enough money for a better suspension. Would you still happen to have your cut springs? just wondering.
DTP
05-25-2013, 03:34 AM
Not a problem.

My springs were scrapped awhile ago, sorry. If you do it, do it in increments. Everything is relatively easy to take out. Spring compressor is a must. Be careful and don't go too far.

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djaltamira
05-26-2013, 07:16 PM
That's fine. And yup, the most I plan to cut is 1 1/2 coils just like yours. Thanks so much for the help!
E_Emerson88
05-26-2013, 08:18 PM
not safe, recommended to cut springs. dont do it.
DTP
05-26-2013, 09:28 PM
not safe, recommended to cut springs. dont do it.

I had no problems for 2+ years. Too much out, yes

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M-Rod
05-27-2013, 10:39 AM
Read this before you decide to cut your springs.

http://craig.backfire.ca/pages/autos/cutting-springs
DTP
05-29-2013, 01:52 PM
Read this before you decide to cut your springs.

http://craig.backfire.ca/pages/autos/cutting-springs

Thanks, that explains a lot. Good info!

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djaltamira
05-30-2013, 01:41 AM
That was a very informative website, thanks sharing! springs... i hate dealing with them in physics hahah