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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 11:00 AM
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Hey all, considering replacing the stock aging spring/shock combo on my LS460. Are there any coilover options out there that also provide stock ride height or is my only option for that to keep the OEM springs? Thanks.
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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 11:35 AM
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I've seen BC Racing coilovers discussed a few times, they have a set specifically designed for the LS 460: http://www.jmautosports.com/bc-racin...i-3740636.aspx

Supposedly you can set those to the OEM ride height. I don't have any experience with them myself but I've seen some people report that they are pretty good, not as pillowy/smooth as OEM but still comfortable and handle better when you do throw the car into a corner. If I wind up with a Sport (like I'm shopping for) that has the air suspension, and the air shocks go, I may swap it to these.
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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by FunFact
If the coilover has a threaded body, then you can adjust the height to whatever you want it to be
Most coilovers have a certain range of adjustability and some cannot reach the full factory ride height when compared to the OEM suspension.

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I've seen BC Racing coilovers discussed a few times, they have a set specifically designed for the LS 460: http://www.jmautosports.com/bc-racin...i-3740636.aspx

Supposedly you can set those to the OEM ride height. I don't have any experience with them myself but I've seen some people report that they are pretty good, not as pillowy/smooth as OEM but still comfortable and handle better when you do throw the car into a corner. If I wind up with a Sport (like I'm shopping for) that has the air suspension, and the air shocks go, I may swap it to these.
Ok I will investigate those further, thanks. If anyone has any personal experience with this set, please chime in.
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Old Sep 25, 2019 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by FunFact
There's a thread where one of our sponsors talks about it, he said that they will lower it about 0.25-0.5" from stock. Talk to them, you can find the thread in a search.
I've looked through a number of threads for these, and have not been able to find a definitive answer. "Worst case", I will just replace the struts with kyb's.

If anyone is aware of any other coilovers for LS460 that will allow to keep the stock ride height, please post. Thanks.
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