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Old 02-10-14, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by vietboy1st
F sport spring only drop 1'' lower which is very hard to tell.
Yup. Gotta say I bought the springs when I first lowered the car and ended up selling for a set of coils. remember since its a OEM Option from dealer they can't make it super low as it might cause conflict. There are other spring drops that go lower or just save yourself the time and buy a nice set of coilovers that way you decide how low is perfect for you.
Old 02-10-14, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by asuraIS250
That's y ur supposed to do an alignment after u install springs. I did that right after I installed the springs and haven't had any excessive tire wear
Generally agree but one thing - dont do an alignment right after the installation. Give the springs a month or two to settle to their final ride height. If you're buying used springs then disregard this
Old 02-10-14, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pmanliu
Generally agree but one thing - dont do an alignment right after the installation. Give the springs a month or two to settle to their final ride height. If you're buying used springs then disregard this
I agree about waiting, but since the shop that I took my Lexus to does lifetime alignments y not go ahead and do it lol since its free alignments after the initial payment which was 186.00
Old 02-10-14, 05:27 PM
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The passenger side is a millimeter or two higher than the Driver side. Is this normal?
Old 02-10-14, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by asuraIS250
I agree about waiting, but since the shop that I took my Lexus to does lifetime alignments y not go ahead and do it lol since its free alignments after the initial payment which was 186.00
If I remember rite unless you have a camber kit or awd version. Then only thing you paying for is life time toe adjustment. Not correcting negative camber from the drop.
Old 02-10-14, 07:03 PM
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^^ Yep, that's normal. The good news is that your tires will probably last longer.
Old 02-10-14, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by laobo979
If I remember rite unless you have a camber kit or awd version. Then only thing you paying for is life time toe adjustment. Not correcting negative camber from the drop.
I do have a camber kit on my Lexus, didn't think it was just a toe if I didn't have my camber kit
Old 02-12-14, 05:28 PM
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I've added pictures comparing the drop. Do you guys think the spring will settle some more? Four days in of F spring drop.
Old 02-12-14, 06:06 PM
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I think that's as low as it'll go
Old 02-12-14, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by is250fsprt
I've added pictures comparing the drop. Do you guys think the spring will settle some more? Four days in of F spring drop.
I think that about rite where it gonna be. Can't get 2inch drop from a spring that not even a inch drop. You can get a lip kit to give it the effect of being lower from the ground or go coilover do it once do it rite as the old saying goes. Or pay the price hahaha..
Old 02-12-14, 08:41 PM
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Here is mine on H&R springs. It looks 100% better than before.
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Old 02-12-14, 08:43 PM
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One more shot.
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Old 02-12-14, 08:59 PM
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Who installed the springs for you? Did they preload all the bushings?
Old 02-13-14, 06:21 AM
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What's exactly is it when preloading bushing?
Old 02-13-14, 07:55 AM
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I went with the 2in Road Magnet springs for my IS AWD because I thought the 1in wouldn't really make a difference. I didn't really think that 2in would be enough but once they were on it looked completely different. It also depends on the look your going for.



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