CT0high0

What's a reliable source to purchase the blue F sport lowering springs beside from the dealer? I'm always kind of iffy buying car parts off eBay too.

SteveMason

Fsport springs were one of the few things I bought from the dealer because they were the same price as anywhere else. the expensive part is putting them on.

I have not had a single problem with eBay however. I always just make sure the seller has a good rating... 98%-100% positive feedback.

CT0high0

I found some on eBay new for $200 shipped and Lexus wants $399.99 on the website. I haven't checked with my dealer yet but I'm assuming they'll charge what the website charges.

Clutchless

There are several Lexus dealers that sell parts online at a discount. One is www.myLparts.com, or www.lexuspartsnow.com or Lexus South Atlanta. You may need to call them for the F Sport Blue lowering springs. Also Carson Toyota, who is a vendor member here and may be able to get them. I think Carson and my L parts may give an extra discount for being a CL member.

CT0high0

Thanks for the info, clutchless. I've seen a couple of these websites pop up when doing some research.

Next question: Has anyone ran the blue lowering springs without the blue sway bars? Would I run into any problems if I just swapped springs? I mean, it's only a 134hp car, I don't plan on tracking it. I just want a little more aggressive stance and to kill some of the wheel gap.

CT0high0

Well I ended up buying the blue F Sport lowering springs. Rides the same as the stock F Sport springs. I do wish the fronts would have came down a little more but it's a even drop. They have just over 1000 miles on them. Pretty much settled. Wish I could slam it but this will work for being a daily.

RonSwanson

Pretty noticeable difference I'd say (the top picture is before the spring install no?). You could add some spacers to help get rid of some more fender gap.

CT0high0

Yeah, top - before, bottom - after. I can live with what gap is left. I've dailied a slammed car 400 miles a week. Not worth the look. I do have some OZ superturismo wheels and tires on the way. That should take care of the rear and most of the front gap.

CT0high0

I just found a thread that you're running rear spacers. Which route did you go? I just got a set of forgestar f14 18x8.5 +38 and thinking 15 or 20mm spacers in the rear to even out the look. Did you use bolt ons or extended stud spacers?

RonSwanson

Yup, that is correct. Anything above 10mm (IIRC) you'll need extended studs. You might not need to go that far for spacers, my rims are 18x8 +35 and I only needed 10mm to fill in the gap. You can see the wheel fitment of my car from the build link in my signature.
Make sure your spacers have the following specs: 5x100 CB 54.1mm 12x1.5 and you also may need hubrings for the rims.

Good luck!

CT0high0

Do you have a link to the spacers you're using? And yes, I ordered hub rings, as they were originally built for a FRS with 56mm HB.

RonSwanson

The rear spacers I have are Ichiba V1.

CT0high0

How easy is it to change out the rear studs? Did you do it yourself? Most web sites are saying anything over 5mm needs to use the extended studs.

gshadow325

You could use something called et lugnuts
http://wheelprofessor.com/2009/02/20/tech-stuff-13-et-lug-nuts-what-are-they-and-why/

Good read. I also strongly advise you to buy a quality torque wrench. This could mean a life or death situation.

Scenario your spacer is not on properly. That comes loose inside your wheel. Since your wheel is bolted to the spacer properly. Your wheel falls off. Mechanics love to just put a air gun on your lugs and tighten then till they hear it or think it is tight. Meanwhile all they had to do was tighten it down to the recommended spec. I personally do 125 ft#. And the wrench was $40 bucks on sale from Sears on black Friday deal.

I run spacer adapters on my other car in a real aggressive fitments for the last 6 years with no issues of I follow basic rules of installation.

RonSwanson

Had someone do it for me. You'll also need a realignment after the install, so I just found a shop that could do both.