2011 IS350 AWD lowering springs! HELP!!!!
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2011 IS350 AWD lowering springs! HELP!!!!
I need help here. I have done all the searching here and can't find any answers to lower my IS350 AWD. I wanted to stick with H&R springs. Can anyone help out?
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I do not understand your question, as it seems like you did your research and settled on the H&R springs for the AWD. Those springs are fine for the 350 AWD and paired with F-Sport shocks will keep the performance of the dampening there.
So I am going to ask, what exactly did you need help with lowering the AWD?
So I am going to ask, what exactly did you need help with lowering the AWD?
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I do not understand your question, as it seems like you did your research and settled on the H&R springs for the AWD. Those springs are fine for the 350 AWD and paired with F-Sport shocks will keep the performance of the dampening there.
So I am going to ask, what exactly did you need help with lowering the AWD?
So I am going to ask, what exactly did you need help with lowering the AWD?
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The short answer is that the 250 AWD springs for the H&R will fit the 350 AWD as well as any other aftermarket springs.
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@knguyenk How long have you had your F sport springs and shocks setup for?
For anyone out there with the H&R Springs/ F sport shocks combo setup for +1 years.. how is it holding up?
I drive a 2008 is250 AWD. I also have done my research - just interested to hear more about longevity and comfort.
Thanks.
For anyone out there with the H&R Springs/ F sport shocks combo setup for +1 years.. how is it holding up?
I drive a 2008 is250 AWD. I also have done my research - just interested to hear more about longevity and comfort.
Thanks.
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@knguyenk How long have you had your F sport springs and shocks setup for?
For anyone out there with the H&R Springs/ F sport shocks combo setup for +1 years.. how is it holding up?
I drive a 2008 is250 AWD. I also have done my research - just interested to hear more about longevity and comfort.
Thanks.
For anyone out there with the H&R Springs/ F sport shocks combo setup for +1 years.. how is it holding up?
I drive a 2008 is250 AWD. I also have done my research - just interested to hear more about longevity and comfort.
Thanks.
Yes, RWD springs can be installed on AWD no problem. Shocks are a no-no though.
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1, Our Lexus 2nd Gen Suspension Chassis is (GSE20 and GSE21) yes 250 or 350 works fine and the are the same chassis.
2, Spring for RWD is different to AWD, NO IT WON'T WORK, get AWD if you have AWD vehicle. They fit fine but they will Screw up your Transmission !
3, Do not lower AWD car on Coilovers, it's better on Lowering Spring., learning the Lexus IS suspension for 2 months now i figured out lot of things, they use Tokico Sport Shock for the IS wow all you need is lowering spring and you're set.
2, Spring for RWD is different to AWD, NO IT WON'T WORK, get AWD if you have AWD vehicle. They fit fine but they will Screw up your Transmission !
3, Do not lower AWD car on Coilovers, it's better on Lowering Spring., learning the Lexus IS suspension for 2 months now i figured out lot of things, they use Tokico Sport Shock for the IS wow all you need is lowering spring and you're set.
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1, Our Lexus 2nd Gen Suspension Chassis is (GSE20 and GSE21) yes 250 or 350 works fine and the are the same chassis.
2, Spring for RWD is different to AWD, NO IT WON'T WORK, get AWD if you have AWD vehicle. They fit fine but they will Screw up your Transmission !
3, Do not lower AWD car on Coilovers, it's better on Lowering Spring., learning the Lexus IS suspension for 2 months now i figured out lot of things, they use Tokico Sport Shock for the IS wow all you need is lowering spring and you're set.
2, Spring for RWD is different to AWD, NO IT WON'T WORK, get AWD if you have AWD vehicle. They fit fine but they will Screw up your Transmission !
3, Do not lower AWD car on Coilovers, it's better on Lowering Spring., learning the Lexus IS suspension for 2 months now i figured out lot of things, they use Tokico Sport Shock for the IS wow all you need is lowering spring and you're set.
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1, Our Lexus 2nd Gen Suspension Chassis is (GSE20 and GSE21) yes 250 or 350 works fine and the are the same chassis.
2, Spring for RWD is different to AWD, NO IT WON'T WORK, get AWD if you have AWD vehicle. They fit fine but they will Screw up your Transmission !
3, Do not lower AWD car on Coilovers, it's better on Lowering Spring., learning the Lexus IS suspension for 2 months now i figured out lot of things, they use Tokico Sport Shock for the IS wow all you need is lowering spring and you're set.
2, Spring for RWD is different to AWD, NO IT WON'T WORK, get AWD if you have AWD vehicle. They fit fine but they will Screw up your Transmission !
3, Do not lower AWD car on Coilovers, it's better on Lowering Spring., learning the Lexus IS suspension for 2 months now i figured out lot of things, they use Tokico Sport Shock for the IS wow all you need is lowering spring and you're set.
As for the H&R springs, it is confirmed by another member directly contacting the manufacturer that the RWD springs are the same as the AWD springs for the 2IS with the difference being the part numbers.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...tion-help.html
Members here lowering their 2IS AWD with NF210 (Tanabe advertises them for RWD without testing them for the AWD)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...s-250-awd.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...s-250-awd.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...pped-pics.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...y-dropped.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...d-dropped.html
And the kicker is that the F-Sport springs are RWD and AWD compatible (i.e. one part number for both applications). Most likely why they tend to travel a bit more than I care to like when going over dips (since the AWD is heavier).
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I am curious as to how RWD springs can screw with your transmission. In the 4 years I have been here (almost 3 researching lowering the AWD) that is the first I heard of this. Unless if you are talking about the wobble or vibration when lowering the AWD, then that is another can of worms.
As for the H&R springs, it is confirmed by another member directly contacting the manufacturer that the RWD springs are the same as the AWD springs for the 2IS with the difference being the part numbers.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...tion-help.html
Members here lowering their 2IS AWD with NF210 (Tanabe advertises them for RWD without testing them for the AWD)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...s-250-awd.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...s-250-awd.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...pped-pics.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...y-dropped.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...d-dropped.html
And the kicker is that the F-Sport springs are RWD and AWD compatible (i.e. one part number for both applications). Most likely why they tend to travel a bit more than I care to like when going over dips (since the AWD is heavier).
As for the H&R springs, it is confirmed by another member directly contacting the manufacturer that the RWD springs are the same as the AWD springs for the 2IS with the difference being the part numbers.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...tion-help.html
Members here lowering their 2IS AWD with NF210 (Tanabe advertises them for RWD without testing them for the AWD)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...s-250-awd.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...s-250-awd.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...pped-pics.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...y-dropped.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...d-dropped.html
And the kicker is that the F-Sport springs are RWD and AWD compatible (i.e. one part number for both applications). Most likely why they tend to travel a bit more than I care to like when going over dips (since the AWD is heavier).
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I do really appreciate your help on this. I also did more homework last night as well for H&R springs. Both RWD and AWD springs are the same, just different part number for catalog purpose. But as far for lowering springs screwing up the transmission, this is the first time I heard about it. Only problem I see is just the vibration issue, no biggie tho. Same as you I've on here for 4 years. I am lowering my car this weekend and will try to post pics up then getting some new shoes soon. Thx again!
Last edited by Jeff Lange; 07-23-16 at 09:01 AM.
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1, Our Lexus 2nd Gen Suspension Chassis is (GSE20 and GSE21) yes 250 or 350 works fine and the are the same chassis.
2, Spring for RWD is different to AWD, NO IT WON'T WORK, get AWD if you have AWD vehicle. They fit fine but they will Screw up your Transmission !
3, Do not lower AWD car on Coilovers, it's better on Lowering Spring., learning the Lexus IS suspension for 2 months now i figured out lot of things, they use Tokico Sport Shock for the IS wow all you need is lowering spring and you're set.
2, Spring for RWD is different to AWD, NO IT WON'T WORK, get AWD if you have AWD vehicle. They fit fine but they will Screw up your Transmission !
3, Do not lower AWD car on Coilovers, it's better on Lowering Spring., learning the Lexus IS suspension for 2 months now i figured out lot of things, they use Tokico Sport Shock for the IS wow all you need is lowering spring and you're set.
What you need to be worried about on the AWD is how far you lower it so as to not mess with the suspension/axle geometry too much, this is true for springs, coilovers, airbags, whatever. The risk to you transmission is pretty much non-existent, and really not any different than it would be on a RWD. If for some reason the front axles were binding up, it could potentially cause an issue with the differential and if for some reason the differential was having issues related to speed over an extended period of time maybe it could mess with the transfer case, but that's all pretty unlikely and even at that point the transmission would still be pretty safe.
In addition, I have deleted your blatantly racist post which was completely uncalled for. Posts like that do not have a place here on ClubLexus. Do not make similar posts in the future.
Jeff
Last edited by Jeff Lange; 07-23-16 at 09:17 AM.