I agree about the heat part, but with the air bag system (no harsh shock to the springs), and where it was cut, there has not been a problem for over 25 years with the system. As far as I know it was done this way with the direction of American Carrier Equipment, the maker of the Super Ride system.
The one concern that I have is that the shackle should completely trap the springs to keep them from shifting! So far as you can see there has been none.