I was talking to a car guy the other day and he brought up the fact that my car would look much better with a 2'' drop in the front and a 1.5'' in the back..not news to me, I've been wanting to since I got the car. He said there are things that pinch the springs together to lower the car and they're really cheap, I don't want to spend the money for new springs and shocks...anyone know what these things are called and how much they cost and how well they work?

 

I dont recommend pinching the springs together for a drop. Do it right....buy new springs/coilovers or even RCAs.

 

completely agreed ^^ !!

just get coilover from first place then RCA once u have more fund available....

 

There are a lot of different springs out there that would give you that drop.
FYI... check the GS classified section you might get your hands on a great deal.
Best

 

Yea just save up and get a spring and strut combo! Dont cut corners you'll regret it!!

And as far as those spring clamps go you'll wind up destroying the ride, And you could wind up damaging something in the process. It wouldnt be good if one of those snapped off at highway speeds and sliced through a brake line......

Springs arent meant to be clamped together, Just think for a moment how much pressure is there and the weight it must hold up!

 

wow how cheap can u be. springs are like 50 bucks on ebay...200 for branded ones
shocks arent necessary but is nice to have. which would add another 300ish

 

i should be picking up a set of daizen springs this week, if I dnt throw them on my GS ill sell em to you..or ill chop em

 

I have a set of L-tuned springs that were on my car for about three months that I am selling soon. Let me know if you are interested.

 

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What are RCAs?

 

What a frustrating thread

 

I know.....it's like he's never seen a search function.

 

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And to OP, you have a lexus and you can't afford to pay a few hundred...

 

no its not.
RCA=SS kit
roll center adjusters i believe.
fixes camber and a few other things

 

13 replies and no one answered your question.

They are called Spring Clamps or Lowering Spring Clamps. You can find them at some auto part stores. Ebay probably has them for $5.00 plus shipping.

As far as how well they work...well....they do what they are supposed to. Most company's that sale them state up front that they are for show use only and not intended for street use. They might be illegal some places too.

Your ride will suffer too since you will be disabling a functioning part of the spring. Basically follow everyone's advice and skip it for now. A cheap drop can be had with used drop springs and struts.