Cutting & bending stock springs (archive)

I have a spare set of springs & I want to try out the lowered ride. I'm cutting one coil off w/ a metal saw, but don't see a sensible way to bend the first 1/2 coil to lay the end coil flat so it will seat properly into the collar.

For anyone who's done this, did you get a propane torch and just heat up the section 1/2 coil from the end and then bend it or bang it (which is best ?) flat...is that how this is done ? I tried to muscle wrench the end coil flat but no way can I exert enough force to effect it.

Also, is it better for seating to mount the cut end of the coil up or mount the cut end down when installing the assembly?

I'm also thinking about wire tie-ing the coils down onto the collars in case I go air-borne. Want to prevent the coils from coming loose when uncompressed. Was thinking about just going to Home Depot and getting some very fine wire to hook up. Anything better/preferred out there I should use instead ?

TIA

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Re: Cutting & bending stock springs Karl 00:10 5/13/2001 (0)
Re: Cutting & bending stock springs Teaguer 19:02 5/11/2001 (3)
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  - I'll take pics & document ....just for you :>) DHoang 07:40 5/12/2001 (0)
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