Sonic_RC

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I was looking to getting a set of lowering springs for my RX but it didn't specify if they were for the FWD or AWD. I know the rear shock absorbers are different, but does anyone know here if FWD and AWD can use the same springs?

ANSWER: Just finished installing Tein S.Tech springs which supposedly is for FWD only but they fit just fine. So Yes, they are interchangeable

Sonic_RC

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from what I've found the springs between the FW and AWD are interchangeable, is anyone here able to confirm this?

hypervish

I'm not sure about the springs, but I believe they are the same. And, yes the actual rear strut is different.

Sonic_RC

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Ya its really weird. Tein says their springs are only for the FWD but H&R and Eibach says they work for both and a few other JDM brands.

carguy07

I don't see different part #'s for 2wd and AWD here.

http://www.*******.com/parts/p_U_200...PGKA_4803.html

t o y o d i y with no spaces where the *'s are, must be a curse word on here.

Sonic_RC

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Thats because you already picked MCU10 (FWD) if you pick MCU15 (AWD) you will see the spring are different numbers, but thats doesnt mean they aren't interchangeable. Maybe different spring rates. Take for example, the the front suspension are all interchangeable regardless of FWD or AWD or year, yet all the part number are different. Grrr so frustrating. I'll most likely import a JDM brand for a decent drop such as Espelir or Tanabe DF210 (not available in NA)

MCU15 (AWD)
48131 SPRING, FRONT COIL, RH
48131‑48040 MCU15 (01/1998 - 06/2000)
48131‑48110 MCU15 (07/2000 - 08/2002)
48131‑48120 MCU15; L=338.0, SILVER SPORTS PACKAGE

48132 SPRING, FRONT COIL, LH
48131‑48040 MCU15 (01/1998 - 06/2000)
48131‑48110 MCU15 (07/2000 - 08/2002)
48131‑48120 MCU15; L=338.0, SILVER SPORTS PACKAGE

48231A SPRING, COIL, REAR RH
48231‑48020 MCU15 (01/1998 - 06/2000)
48231‑48080 MCU15 (07/2000 - 03/2002)
48231‑48090 MCU15; SILVER SPORTS PACKAGE

48231B SPRING, COIL, REAR LH
48231‑48020 MCU15 (01/1998 - 06/2000)
48231‑48080 MCU15 (07/2000 - 03/2002)
48231‑48090 MCU15; SILVER SPORTS PACKAGE


MCU10 (FWD)
48131 SPRING, FRONT COIL, RH
48131‑48020 MCU10 (01/1998 - 06/2000)
48131‑48100 MCU10 (07/2000 - 08/2002)
48131‑48110 MCU10; L=355.0, SILVER SPORTS PACKAGE

48132 SPRING, FRONT COIL, LH
48131‑48020 MCU10 (01/1998 - 06/2000)
48131‑48100 MCU10 (07/2000 - 08/2002)
48131‑48110 MCU10; L=355.0, SILVER SPORTS PACKAGE

48231A SPRING, COIL, REAR RH
48231‑48010 MCU10
48231‑48060 MCU10; SILVER SPORTS PACKAGE

48231B SPRING, COIL, REAR LH
48231‑48010 MCU10
48231‑48060 MCU10; SILVER SPORTS PACKAGE

carguy07

Sorry, didn't catch that.

Sonic_RC

iTrader: (15)

When you are on the vehicle selection page you can choose 10 or 15

North America > 2001 > Lexus > RX300 > MCU10 or MCU15

Sonic_RC

iTrader: (15)

has anyone here with AWD lowered their RX? if so what suspension are you guys using because all I can find is for FWD. But I'm pretty sure both springs are interchageable.

Sonic_RC

iTrader: (15)

Still haven't found my answer yet. Anyone here know if AWD and FWD springs are interchangeable?

Sonic_RC

iTrader: (15)

Just finished installing Tein S.Tech springs which supposedly is for FWD only but they fit just fine. So Yes, they are interchangeable