Looking to lower front of vehicle by 1.5 inches. How much of the stock spring can I cut?

If cutting is not a good option, what aftermarket spring would drop it by 1.50 inches without compromising ride quality?

 

I'd say you need to measure the height per the CSM to see how high your car currently sits. I have seen lots of same year cars with varying ride heights, so one person't spring suggestion may not be the same as the next person's.

 

I have cut 1/2 to 1 full coil from the fronts to drop the car. How much that will lower the front depends on the original spring rate, BBO or SBO, A/C or not, etc. Unfortunately it's kind of trial and error.

 

Any harm or downside to cutting a full coil?

What is a good aftermarket alternative spring purchase to lowering vehicle by 1.00" to 1.50" without sacrificing ride comfort?

I found a set for $140 on Summit from UMI that supposed to lower 1" from factory height.

Summit UMI Springs

The front springs are wound from 5160 chrome silicon wire, while the rear springs are made from 9254 chrome silicon. The linear spring rates of each provide a firm but comfortable ride with exceptional handling. Suitable for Pro-Tour, Autocross, and general cruising, these lowering springs are finished with a tough black powdercoat and are available for the front, rear, or in kits with both. Order the parts designed for fitment with your vehicle's suspension. Not all springs are alike—the proof is UMI Performance lowering springs.Black powdercoated

Notes: Springs have a 530 lbs. linear rate.

 

Both 1" & 2" lowering available.

https://www.umiperformance.com/home/...-body-springs/


EDIT: Summit selling UMI. Check shipping charges my suggestion.

 

Would lowering the front end by 1" also change the driveshaft angle?

 

I am using the UMI 1 " lowering springs and did not need to adjust the drive shaft angle, my old sagging springs had the car already sitting about an inch lower. Ride and handling are what I wanted and expected.

 

No. Changing the front springs will not affect your drive line angles. It does not affect what is calculated for the front and rear u-joint working angles. The numbers going into the calculation might change slightly, but the end result does not change.

Changing rear springs can change drive line u-joint angles. But, it is usually not enough to worry about. If you already have adjustable rear control arms, you should check and set your angles regardless of what springs you are running. The factory angles were not perfect. Different engine mounts, transmissions, transmission mounts, rear springs, etceteera, but all using the same rear control arms in terms of length and mounting for a given year. So, the drive line angles vary based on how the car was equipped.