Did you find 1/3rd coil cut to be a satisfactory solution? And, any perceptible difference in feel? The HR springs would be firmer anyway.
Hey Drew,
You might look back at vdub's threads /posts on this for some perspective germane to your Gen 2 situation.
One of his suspension mod adventures included installing H&Rs on his SEC.. and a surprise that the drop was less than expected, by a margin.
In these postings you will read the 'original' springs removed were painted red, as I recall... A signature of another 'lowering' springs manufacturer.
These springs were NOT stock at all, therefore creating a false expectation as to the final H&R result.
We had a recent treatise on stock 126 springs, part numbers and paint daubs, according to various 126 models & equipment supplied [adding weight w each addition]...
As I recall, the spring part numbers were similar, only the paint daubs were the final arbiter.
For your reference, my '87 FED spec SEC.. has RED daubs on all 4 springs.
I am pleased with the 36 year old factory offerings still, even after 155K on the odometer.
Yes I have changed numerous ball joints, shocks, bushings, caster joints, suspension mounts, SLS components... Yes, a lot.
It drives, rides better than it did back 20 years ago.
Same springs, about 87K miles later....
Drive fast & Good luck,
MBL
