A sawzall blade will be dead before you get even 1/16" into the spring-- the springs will eat up the blade nearly instantly. You touch the blade to the spring, about 5 seconds later you start getting sparks and all the teeth are gone. Been there, done that...
A cutting wheel will work but I would not want my hands there when the springs let go; it will probably pinch the wheel and yank the grinder out of your hand.
Safest destructive option: cutting torch. Only takes a second!
Honestly, rent a spring compressor. It's the safest of all options with the torch coming in 2nd.
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1969 Chevelle
Old setup: Procharged/intercooled/EFI 353 SBC, TKO, ATS/SPC/Global West suspension, C6 brakes & hydroboost.
In progress: LS2, 3.0 Whipple, T56 Magnum, torque arm & watts link, Wilwood Aero6/4 brakes, Mk60 ABS, Vaporworx, floater 9" rear, etc.
Last edited by Blown353; 05-20-2008 at 08:06 PM.
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