Aimhigher3

Im curious for the people that ride lowering springs with STOCK OEM shocks.....

I'm thinking about just installing Tanabe lowering springs while keeping my stock shocks ....wondering how my ride quality would be???

OR

Should I just save up and just get coil overs because my ride quality would be a lot better than just getting springs??


Im not trying to slam my LS since it's my daily driver and I dont want to lose my ride confort of my Lexus...

El Toro

I have the Tanabe NF210's with stock shocks and 20 inch wheels. I have not had any issues and the ride is pretty good. The drop is just right for me. It is much better that the stock ride height, but does not look or feel too low.

I6turbo

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Does anyone know the spring rates on the NF210 and the stockers?

Aimhigher3

Whats the difference between the Tanabe DF and NF models?? Hows the comfort between the 2?

El Toro

The NF and DF have different spring rates and different drops. Check the Tanabe site for pics and details. The NF is a smaller drop in comparison to the DF, I believe they also are not as stiff.

I6turbo

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I wonder what the factory rates are for the standard suspension -- anyone know those?

Carc1n0gen

Good question. I too am looking to lower my LS at some point, but I love the ride quality I have now and don't want to sacrifice it at all.

El Toro

The ride quality with the NF's is not much different than stock. According to Tanabe, the spring rates of the NF's are only slightly raised (up to 5% over stock) and retain factory ride quality settings. I would have to agree. If I had kept the stock wheels on I doubt I would have been able to tell the difference.

I6turbo

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Good info. Did you change wheels AND tires at the same time you changed springs? If so, what size OEM and aftermarket wheels/tires are we talking about?

El Toro

I did the wheel/tire combo first (20 x 8.5 with 245/35/20 Toyo Proxes 4 tires) and then added the Tanabe NF springs a few months later. I truly feel that the any difference in the ride came from the wheel/tire combo and NOT the springs. The ride is better than I imagined and I have enjoyed it. I have already hit some MAJOR potholes with no damage or issues. These springs drop the vehicle 1.0" in the front and 0.8" in the rear.

El Toro

Here is a side view.

El Toro

Two more views.

I6turbo

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^^ Sounds (and looks) like a good solution. It wouldn't be low enough for some, but I'm not a fan of too much drop myself.

El Toro

Thanks! These springs hit the sweet spot for me. Not stock, but not slammed either.

syg88

Here's the link to the spring rates you re looking for http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2