I had 2012 suspension installed on my 08

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03-16-16, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nks979

Could have sworn i saw this thread a few months ago, only the person who made it said they had to make some modifications that came out to a lot more than ~850, did you guys only change coilovers? Definitely my next mod if you really can smooth out the ride that much for under 1k.

No modifications were required. It was a direct swap.

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03-16-16, 10:50 AM

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Should have done the 13 shocks and springs instead.

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03-16-16, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hamooduae

i had leak in my 08 shocks and wanted to upgrade to 12 =)
LEXUS DEALERS IN UAE , do not have SHOCKS available , i cant believe it ~
i have to wait 45 days or 2 months for shocks to come !!!!
did u order them online zebani ?

is it ok i just install the rear ones with tikico shocks ?

I bought them locally, from a buddy of mine, and I can't answer that question myself unfortunately but someone with more knowledge can chime in.

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The '12 also maintains the same wheel gap at the front, is that right?

I am not quite sure about that but I think it does.

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And by "suspensions" you mean shocks?

shocks and springs.

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03-16-16, 02:03 PM

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Maybe go with BC Racing coilover it's about $995.

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03-16-16, 02:32 PM

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Sweet Mod Op! Yeah stock height should be the same for all model years.

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03-16-16, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel350

Should have done the 13 shocks and springs instead.

Had I found a set of '13 struts & springs for the same price I would have bought them

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03-16-16, 03:03 PM

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'13 suspension on my '08 here. Noticed the difference before I'd even left the dealer's car park!

Much more smooth, composed and grown up. It's still a firm car, but it doesn't throw you around the cabin like before. Ride height is the same.

The '13 shocks are Sachs, my old '08s were Tokiko. Any idea when they changed over?