lee786

as the title states what would be the better option to lower my 08 lexus is250 awd in a city that snows 8 months of the year not to mention the salt, gravel?

Awd250

iTrader: (3)

Coils..i had to switch from springs to coils b/c of the snow amd ice here where am at

lee786

i thought coils were out of the question, because there is the risk of rust and seizing up?

got556

You can use a silicone spray on the coils to keep grime and dirt and the elements out of the threads.

lee786

what you guys think of tanabe, f-sport or h and r springs? and if anyone can suggest a good spring/shock combos it would of great help

knguyenk

Had to dig up old posts that I researched long ago for the AWD.

H&R springs with F-Sport Shocks

Tanabe TNF113 springs with stock shocks

Tanabe NF210 springs with stock shocks

F-Sport Springs and Shocks

pmanliu

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I have s-techs in NYC, but if i were to do it again i'd go H&R's. Coilovers are nice for the adjustability but i honestly wouldnt be changing the ride height btwn seasons

Nixcision

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Im going with coils and I live in snowy Alberta Canada.... Our summers are quite nice!
I was advised: Do it right the first time or pay twice.

Sffd103

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If you buy springs and shocks then you might as well buy coils.

lee786

thanks bro

lee786

im stuck between tanabe and h&r dont know which route to go. i want a good drop with comfort without compromising anything.

Nixcision

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just remember that the problem with progressive springs, is that because the rate is constantly changing, the shocks cannot be valved to exactly be compatible with the changing rates... too my knowledge, you're shocks' life may be shortened. Go Coils Go! (just my $0.02)

lee786

the only reason im skeptical about coils is because of rust or seizing issues where i live it snows insanely plus with the salt and grime it could ruin the coils quicktime or else i would get in a heart beat.

Nixcision

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I live in Edmonton, 3 hours north of you! We get snow here too lol.....

lee786

nice! you from edmonton or calgary? bro if you have coils let me know how its holdin up with the "wonderful" alberta weather? i want bc coils but again cuz of weather issues. as soon as i find out which way i can go im droppin it quicktime.