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Lowering spring options for LS460 SWB (not coil overs)

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Old 08-06-12, 12:33 PM
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Default Lowering spring options for LS460 SWB (not coil overs)

I have been doing research lately to see if there are any other lowering springs(Not coil overs) besides Tanabe and Megan Racing and I cant seem to come up with anything. I am trying to get springs that don't lower the car quite as much as the above two brands. Are there any new brands that I am not aware of?
I have already received the Tanabe's that I ordered but I am holding out on installing them in hopes that I can find a set with a little less of a drop.
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Old 08-06-12, 01:17 PM
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I think Tanabe might be the most mild drop available. If you're against lowering your car to that extent, I would suggest just not lowering it at all.
Old 08-06-12, 03:51 PM
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I second that. Just leave it alone. What did you want to do, lower it an 8th of an inch?
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I would love around a 1-1.25 inch drop. Not quite the 1.8'inch drop that is reported with the Tanabes.
Old 08-06-12, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 20GS300
I would love around a 1-1.25 inch drop. Not quite the 1.8'inch drop that is reported with the Tanabes.
a half inch difference is ridiculously negligible -- that's less than the width of your thumb...
Old 08-06-12, 05:03 PM
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the tanabe's are a little much with the drop and unless you are coils I am most sure they did there research with the drop plus they will settle a lil lower, do a search there are a few guys that have reports.. I say get coils or the tanabe's
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i have an extensive thread on Tanabe's with tons of data from personal experience, did you research that yet? if not, please check it out. It will help answer many questions. Just search on my username and Tanabe install in google and grab a sandwich and soda
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I have tanabes on too and I'd say it's pretty mild. The back is a bit higher though which kinda bugs me. I want MOAR low now though!!! I miss scrapin everywhere
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Thank you everyone for all your info!
CJITTY: Yes, I read your Tanabe thread multiple times, in fact I even printed it out and used it to order my +2mm Lexus brackets. Thanks for that great write up, that has helped me a lot in making my decision on springs. With that said, my car is at one of my customers shops in Charlotte, NC getting the wheels (22x9/22x10.5 Lexani CVX-44 silver with stainless steel lip with 255/30-22 & 295/25-22 Pirelli P Zero's), tint, remote start, etc installed. I didnt initially leave the springs/+2mm brackets with him to install because I was still hesitant on lowering it BUT after reading everyones replies on this thread, I am going this morning to drop the springs/brackets off to him to complete the install. I am hoping everything turns out nice on the car(especially the wheels since the car is silver and the wheels are as well). I feel like a kid on Christmas eve right now! lol Thanks again guys!

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Awesome! Glad I could help. The brackets in my opinion help to improve camber by 15-20% based on my before and after readings. It certainly won't hurt
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