Suspension spring discussions (The Mother Thread)
#348
difference between 97 and 98 stock front springs
Hi,
I found different part numbers for 97 and 98 front springs.
front spring
1997 4813150070
1998 4813150100
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S400-1997.html
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S400-1998.html
I posted more details in this thread where I am looking for 98 stock springs.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ml#post7096080
Would anyone in the know kindly inform me of what is the difference between 97 and 98 stock front springs?
I found different part numbers for 97 and 98 front springs.
front spring
1997 4813150070
1998 4813150100
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S400-1997.html
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S400-1998.html
I posted more details in this thread where I am looking for 98 stock springs.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ml#post7096080
Would anyone in the know kindly inform me of what is the difference between 97 and 98 stock front springs?
#350
heated springs vs lowering springs
Has anyone heated their springs and is the ride still decent? I'm thinkin about lowering the Ls this week.
Wat are good lowering springs that's not that expensive?
Wat are good lowering springs that's not that expensive?
#353
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Heated... From a simple metallurgy standpoint, that will ruin the spring temper and potentially cause the coil to shear/crack under load. If the spring cracks while driving and you lose control, the resulting aftermath will not be good. There is very little control as far as precise lowering that way. Don't do it.
Plenty of proper lowering springs available. By the time you replace the struts and springs, the least expensive Megans are about the same price. Go that way and be assured your car is lowered right.
Plenty of proper lowering springs available. By the time you replace the struts and springs, the least expensive Megans are about the same price. Go that way and be assured your car is lowered right.
#359
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Those H&R's are about the best that are still readily available. If your current shocks have some miles on them, when doing this swap, it is suggested to have fresh shocks put in. If you want better handling, that leaves you Bistein at $120 each or the KYB GR2's at a bit less. Factor in $200 to install and $75 alignment. See, you can buy Megans.
#360
find some tanabe df210 off of ebay or a classified on here.
$250 MAXIMUM. will lower your car a good bit and still feels decent.
I got mine off here for 150.
a great investment. and the previous owner asked to buy them back they are so good.
$250 MAXIMUM. will lower your car a good bit and still feels decent.
I got mine off here for 150.
a great investment. and the previous owner asked to buy them back they are so good.