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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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Hey guys i was wondering is there a way to beef up my rear springs with my audio and full tank of gas my car sags real bad the struts seem to be find but springs seem tired is there a coil spacer or something out there?
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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when i bought my rims and still had my stock blown sus, the rim shop put some hard rubber or polyurethane dampeners in between the spring to stiffen them up,

not the same shape as the one my rims shop used but by the looks of it, its the same thing http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Energ...item1c030f69d6
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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when i bought my rims and still had my stock blown sus, the rim shop put some hard rubber or polyurethane dampeners in between the spring to stiffen them up,

not the same shape as the one my rims shop used but by the looks of it, its the same thing http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Energ...item1c030f69d6

are those 20s or 22s on ur car in that avatar pic?
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Thanks man that is what i was looking for and they are 20's
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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thats how she sits with like half a tank of gas with no audio in the trunk :S
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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My rear springs on the white LS are tired too, especially the drivers side rear. It's cocked a little bit - maybe 1/2" lower. I thought springs don't wear out
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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that's not just the rear, the entire drivers side of most LS400s (especially 2nd gens) tend to sit ~1/2-5/8" lower than the passenger side.
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
that's not just the rear, the entire drivers side of most LS400s (especially 2nd gens) tend to sit ~1/2-5/8" lower than the passenger side.
Is this a wear issue, or did Toyota design it that way?
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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afaik the cars were like that from factory, though it has been noticed that removing the batteries tends to even the suspension out.
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 05:28 AM
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Check out these rubber spring inserts also. I have been using them. You get 15-20lbs. of increased spring rate.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.%20Gasket/7...0002/-1?CT=999
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Are you using these front and rear steveski or just in the rear?
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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I was using them in both front and rear to prevent sag. Since I am dropped more than 1" I needed to increase spring rate. It is a long story and I won't bore you with details. These are inexpensive and easy to install.
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Thanks guys im gonna look into those donut things , in the pic btw there is no audio on the trunk just the half tank of gas ... lol
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