Nope, have to remove the springs. Having done this to several cars I can offer a hard learned lesson. Despite what other people say, 1 coil off can drop the car 2". I had been told that a coil would be about an inch, but now know these people telling me that were wrong.
Also, the top and bottom spring perches have recesses for the spring to sit in So if you cut less than a full coil, one of the spring ends won't be in a proper spot. I usually pick the bottom recess to set the spring in simply because it's much easier to see.
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Mick Batson
1967 original owner Tyro Blue/black top 4-speed HO GTO with all the original parts stored safely away -- 1965 Catalina Safari Wagon.
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