Zagman91

Hi everyone i just got rims and tires and they look awsome on my 95 ls, that is the only thing i have done with the car so far i'm new. anyway when i looked i there was prolly 3 inches of clearance in the back and 2 in the front. i want to lower the car what springs, struts, shocks etc would you suggest so that it rides like stock without feeling alot of bumps. thanks everyone.

PureDrifter

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PLEASE search, there are a decent number of options available

jcrome04

Got any pictures of your car???

Welcome to the forums!!


I'd highly recommend the Tanabe DF210's. I had them on my old 91 LS and they were amazing. They claim -1.75" F+R but they settle closer to 2".

I got them from www.luxurymods.com They've treated me (and my money) great!!

ryanSC300lover

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I wouldn't get just lowering springs on such a old car and run stock struts. My motto, do it once, and do it right.

If you do the springs, please do shocks.

Or just save your coin, and do a full coilover setup. Megans for aggressive, and Tein CS for conservative.

Zagman91

can you explain what struts are and the best ones to get and what shocks and springs to get so it will still be a ls400 drive

jcrome04

I don't know what struts are best..


I'd also like to know what a good strut is for when I decide to lower my 97

Zagman91

what are coilover

jcrome04

Coilovers are an expensive way to scrape your A$$ on the ground lol!


jk, coilovers are the way to go if springs don't drop you as much as you need to go, and you don't care about coming back up...

I'd rather go for an air set-up over coilovers...

I've just personally never been a fan of them.

Zagman91

i was just wondering what struts to get and what are they because iam new to this. and shocks to get. also everybody loves the Tanabe DF210 Springs whos has them when i was looking but do they keep the lexus drive or does the the ls400 ride stiff because i still want that great lexus drive

jcrome04

Yes the ride is still amazing!!!!

Zagman91

are Billstein struts/shocks good the ls400 or are there better ones out there any suggestions.

PureDrifter

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bilstein is the best imho but they arent going to work well with the Tanabe springs because they are too soft, and will keep the bilsteins working OUT of their range (bilstein only warranties them with an approx. 1-1.25in drop)

if you are set with using the tanabes, which will not cause much INCREASE in handling and are pretty much ONLY good for looking low, then KYB would be the way to go, thought they most likely will blow prematurely as well, they're cheaper and softer than the bilsteins.

Zagman91

okay so what will give me good handling, lower my car a couple of inches and work with good struts/shocks.

j stuff

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do a search on springs and stuff youll find a lot more answers faster

trukn1

HEEYYYY!!!! I been on KYB with H&R springs for a litle over 2 years and have not had a problem other than 1 shock which was no good when purchased. Certainly alot more than I can say for the Tokico's I was on and blew 2 complete sets under 6 months.