Just because the manufacturer of your ride designed it with a specific stance in mind doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it. How your vehicle sits—whether it’s the factory look or something that matches your personal style—is entirely up to you. So, let’s explore the possibilities and considerations for customizing your ride’s height and stance. The […]
Modifying Springs: Tech Articles, Videos, and More
You like your springs, but perhaps they sit too high. What's the harm in cutting them to size? It depends.
Become a spring modification wizard and avoid disastrous pitfalls by reading through our tech articles and watching videos listed below.
Powder Coating Vs Painting Leaf Springs
Paint is paint, and I sure hope you do not need an explanation. Powder coating, on the other hand, is kind of like paint, but the finish is harder and tougher. How To Paint Your Springs With paint, once the spring is been cleaned of rust, dust and other junk, you simply hang the spring […]
Why Lowering and Lifting Blocks Can Cause Axle Wind-Up
We all know the quickest and cheapest way to change the ride height of a leaf spring equipped vehicle is by using blocks between the axle and a spring. Heck, it can’t get any simpler. Remove the U-bolt, slip a block in, bolt her back up, and, wa-la, a new stance. But there’s a price […]
Do Lowered Cars Have Stiffer Rides?
Here, Mike explains why lowering your vehicle can cause a stiffer ride, how a vehicle can be lowered too much, and explains the safe threshold to lower your vehicle with new springs and minimal effect on ride quality. You’ve installed springs on your vehicle that will set it lower than stock ride height, and it […]
The Danger of Improperly Chromed Springs
We get asked what our thoughts on chroming springs are often. We have to admit, a chrome spring looks real bitchin’, but it can be a disaster waiting to happen. An improperly chromed spring can lead to what is known as hydrogen embrittlement. Hydrogen embrittlement can cause a spring to shatter like a piece of […]
Cutting Coils Springs
Mike Eaton explains how to cut your coil springs for a desired ride height. Warning! Only Cut Springs With Tangential Ends Remember: only springs with a tangential end can be safely cut. Why’s that? Because square ends and pigtail ends are designed to make full contact with their mounting points and they would have to […]
How To Paint Leaf Springs
First step, make sure it’s done in a well-ventilated area. Hang the spring by one of its eyes. Start by wiping the spring with acetone to remove any contaminates: grease oil dirt etc. Use a good quality high-temperature engine paint, color of your choosing, and give the springs three, four, or five light coats of […]
When & Whether To Powdercoat, Chrome, or Paint Your Springs
What’s the best way to finish my springs: Powder coating, painting or chroming?
Never Weld Springs (Do This Instead)
Why shouldn’t you heat up springs? For safety’s sake.
Cutting Coil Springs
Under certain circumstances, you can cut coil springs. Read on to find out how, why, and when to cut your coils.
Removing Leaves Causes Handling Issues
Should I remove spring leaves to make my vehicle sit level?
Axle Pads and Converting to Multi Leaf Springs
Where should I put my axle pads?
How To Remove Bushings
I tried burning out my bushings and it didn’t seem to work. I didn’t ruin my springs did I? How should I continue?
Will Two Coil Spring Isolators Reduce Road Noise Further?
Is there an advantage to using coil spring isolators on the bottom as well as the top of springs?
Rearching C1 Corvette Springs
I have Corvette leaf springs with grooves. Can we restore them or should I have new ones fabricated?
Chromed Springs (A Disaster Waiting To Happen)
My chromed springs fatigued faster than grandma going up the stairs. Did chroming ruin my springs?
Reusing Old Leaves
Why are my springs sagging after the rebuild?
Stock Ride Height Is Too High, How Much Should I Cut My Front Springs?
Should I cut these coils, and how much should I cut them?
U-Bolt Welding
I understand welding springs is bad. What about the U-Bolts next to the spring?
Are Welded Coil Springs Salvageable In Any Way?
My vehicle had coil springs welded to the lower perch. What should I do?
