Re: cutting the springs
the strut )shocker i assume) is a seperate issue. this should be replaced regardless of whether you cut the springs or go with the eibachs.
i have not repalaced the shockers. will save the coin for the time being and replace them just before they die.
i lowered my cougar, and thrshockers are still in good nick a year later.
probably a stack of differing opinions. i did a bit of research on this and can only give my opinion. ride is good. ride is solid. save a crap load of cash which can be put into other mods.