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Recommend any springs for a softer ride?

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Old 07-30-10, 02:44 PM
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Default Recommend any springs for a softer ride?

I have an '03 model and I already got rid of the run-flats.
I came from a GS350 so I kinda miss the comfortable and smooth feel.

Can anyone recommend some springs for a softer ride?
Not interested in coilovers by the way.

Thx CL.

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Old 07-31-10, 04:12 AM
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I've been told that teins s springs would help, plus getting rid of the run flats. Don't blame you about the coilovers either.
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lowering springs will only make the ride stiffer.
you can just buy the whole 05+ oem suspension (springs + shocks)
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Originally Posted by talwang
lowering springs will only make the ride stiffer.
you can just buy the whole 05+ oem suspension (springs + shocks)
Are the 05+ systems worse in the handling department than the <05?
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Originally Posted by Peter_Klim
Are the 05+ systems worse in the handling department than the <05?
Lexus updated the suspension on the 05+.
Here is the hearsay part, 05+ is softer to compensate for the bad ride quality caused by rft.

Trure or not, the 05+ is different from the previous years.
That is why you can't put Tein S/H lowering (02-04) springs on the 05+.
Another hearsay part, the length is different.
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Does anyone know which specific parts have to be ordered?
(Sewell Part #'s?)

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...C430-2005.html
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...C430-2005.html
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Any other suggestions?
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Originally Posted by daryltrinh
Any other suggestions?
Let some air out of your tire?
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Originally Posted by daryltrinh
Any other suggestions?




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