Lower My AWD IS250? or Not.. HELP
05-26-15, 06:38 PM
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Lower My AWD IS250? or Not.. HELP
I have a 06 Lexus is250 AWD. Im debating on lowering it every time I look at it. I do enjoy how it looks and drives not but I've had a lowered Lexus GS before so I know what comes with the lifestyle of a lowered car. My ideal drop is shown in the pictures. Im looking to be 25" from fender to the ground and have a nice poke. The wheels I would get is 19" with a +15 Offset. My concerns are effecting the cv boots,axles,and AWD system. Can someone please share some info please and also what tire size so I won't rub thanks!!
my car now
what I'm going for drop and poke wise!
my car now
what I'm going for drop and poke wise!
05-28-15, 02:18 AM
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Need more info.. 19x what +15? 25" off the ground is kinda high I think that's almost like stock height I'm at 20" and I'm only tuck a little in the rear. I'm assuming is 19x10 or 10.5 +15 and it's consider aggressive u need all 4 fender rolled, camber kit and stretched tires.. and if bumper tap relocation in the front if ur lower.
05-28-15, 10:33 AM
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Need more info.. 19x what +15? 25" off the ground is kinda high I think that's almost like stock height I'm at 20" and I'm only tuck a little in the rear. I'm assuming is 19x10 or 10.5 +15 and it's consider aggressive u need all 4 fender rolled, camber kit and stretched tires.. and if bumper tap relocation in the front if ur lower.
05-28-15, 11:56 AM
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Need more info.. 19x what +15? 25" off the ground is kinda high I think that's almost like stock height I'm at 20" and I'm only tuck a little in the rear. I'm assuming is 19x10 or 10.5 +15 and it's consider aggressive u need all 4 fender rolled, camber kit and stretched tires.. and if bumper tap relocation in the front if ur lower.
05-28-15, 12:08 PM
#6
I have an awd, lowered on coils 25" fender to ground. it definitely does not look to be at stock height! I tuck a bit of tire with my 18's. My tires arent fat either.
Anyway: I never really had issues prior to lowering except for a bit of vibration, which is hit and miss (lowered or not) with our cars. Now I do have some vibrations, especially on inclines, but its minor and ppl who have been in my car dont even notice! I notice because its my daily driver. Again, its minor.
This is an indication (or it implies) that there is more-than-normal stress on the vehicle. This comes with the territory, but I did stick with the " 25" safe zone"..... again its hit or miss: some folks on here have slammed their awd's and have none, while some who havent lowered at all get the vibrations and what they imply.
coilovers are HIGHLY recommended as they allow for minute adjustments to height (and stiffness) to either fix or fine tume your ride height in case you end up rubbing with tires, have too much vibration, etc.
Read the many threads on CL on why coils tend to take home the win over springs.
Anyway: I never really had issues prior to lowering except for a bit of vibration, which is hit and miss (lowered or not) with our cars. Now I do have some vibrations, especially on inclines, but its minor and ppl who have been in my car dont even notice! I notice because its my daily driver. Again, its minor.
This is an indication (or it implies) that there is more-than-normal stress on the vehicle. This comes with the territory, but I did stick with the " 25" safe zone"..... again its hit or miss: some folks on here have slammed their awd's and have none, while some who havent lowered at all get the vibrations and what they imply.
coilovers are HIGHLY recommended as they allow for minute adjustments to height (and stiffness) to either fix or fine tume your ride height in case you end up rubbing with tires, have too much vibration, etc.
Read the many threads on CL on why coils tend to take home the win over springs.
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pascoee (10-07-23)
05-28-15, 12:21 PM
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I measured my AWD stock height a long time ago:
AWD
26.75" - Front
27" - Rear
As for the RWD, the stock height (found in a thread in the forums here):
RWD
26.25" - Front
26.5" - Rear
AWD
26.75" - Front
27" - Rear
As for the RWD, the stock height (found in a thread in the forums here):
RWD
26.25" - Front
26.5" - Rear
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05-28-15, 02:21 PM
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Need more info.. 19x what +15? 25" off the ground is kinda high I think that's almost like stock height I'm at 20" and I'm only tuck a little in the rear. I'm assuming is 19x10 or 10.5 +15 and it's consider aggressive u need all 4 fender rolled, camber kit and stretched tires.. and if bumper tap relocation in the front if ur lower.
06-06-15, 03:06 PM
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My 07 IS250 AWD is lowered on H&R Springs. They were the only ones i could find that were made specifically for the AWD. Lowered nice and even. Not quite as low as you might be looking for but they ride very nice. I have had no issues. I can post some pictures if you want
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Lakendrick (03-19-23)
06-08-15, 07:50 AM
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My 07 IS250 AWD is lowered on H&R Springs. They were the only ones i could find that were made specifically for the AWD. Lowered nice and even. Not quite as low as you might be looking for but they ride very nice. I have had no issues. I can post some pictures if you want
