nap

i must be looking in the wrong places then only i cant fiend eney thing for the ls400,i had to order my springs from the US.dont no how long they will take.

MyRolla

try searching by your chassis code

xinkid

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?

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

probably just a minor difference in spring rate to cope with the weight changes from the revision in '98.

will they interchange? yes.
will the difference change the ride? possibly, unknown.

rome99LS

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?

j2b4o

I think the h&r's are only like 350$ or less. That's not alot IMO and its a reputable brand with a decent history.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

heated springs are a beyond ghetto mod that compromises ride and safety. buy some lowering springs please.....

this will only be funny for another 10 minutes lol.

RA40

iTrader: (6)

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.

radiokilla

If you love your car, you would NOT heat the springs. It is always worth it to save up for quality parts than to settle for something less. Doesn't your car deserve the best?

west709

i hear good things about tanabe df210 springs. they are not too exspensive

Tac1sc

Dont do it, you dont even have to buy lowering springs brand new. Look for used ones and have peace of mind.

try2fndmrk

iTrader: (2)

Stay away from heated springs!!

rome99LS

Damn ok...ill start lookin for springs. I do love my car to death and I do want it tobe safe still...so h&r are around $350...Wat about others??

RA40

iTrader: (6)

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.

SpencerT

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.