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Hey Everyone - I've been reading on this forum now for quite some time and I haven't found a definitive answer to my question.
Short version: 2007 2wd base with roughly 200k miles and stock coilovers. I'm looking for a new stiffer suspension that at least keeps the stock ride height.
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I've read a lot of posts about suspensions on CL, but it seems that a lot of people are looking to lower their LSs or think the stock coil-overs are too stiff. I'm looking for a suspension option that keeps the current height (mountains make for steep driveways) and stiffens up the ride. My family hates riding in it on mountain roads. I've put the BCRacing options and the Megan shock systems on my short list, but I'm just not sure. I changed out the shocks to KYBs but that didn't change anything. Thinking it needs a higher spring rate.
Does anyone have information about stock height suspension options (although I'm not against a lift - my redneck tendencies are strong) that will make it ride more sporty. I don't want my daughter throwing up in the back seat again when we take a switchback pass. It wasn't fun.
Thank you for those but they all start with model year 2008. I don't see a 2007 option.
It works on an 07, there are no changes between 07 and 08 at all......it changes the feel to that of an M5 if you get the 500 series. Doesn't feel like a Lexus anymore but in a great way
It works on an 07, there are no changes between 07 and 08 at all......it changes the feel to that of an M5 if you get the 500 series. Doesn't feel like a Lexus anymore but in a great way
I didn't think there was a difference but.... Well great to know. M5 handing sounds great. Thank you Striker!
Holy cow. I’ve been looking for this for 2 years. Are you sure it makes it feel like an M5?
Yeah, it borders on a little harsh and really doesn't feel like a Lexus anymore. It does depend on the settings you use so if you leave it full soft it's still smooth but the higher spring rates stop roll
EDIT: the real major change is 100+, the car locks in like a German vs going full boat.
Last edited by Striker223; Sep 24, 2022 at 09:38 AM.
Having zero experience with coil overs I have a question.
How difficult is it to make adjustments on the car to get it where you want it to be and do you have to do this more than once if you drive reasonably?
The reason I ask is because my car is lowered with the height sensors for regular driving and the height high is somewhere around stock height, when it's in the lowered position and not in sport+ it rubs on some speed bumps if I forget to really slow down and hits the exhaust pipes right behind the front wheels.
Having zero experience with coil overs I have a question.
How difficult is it to make adjustments on the car to get it where you want it to be and do you have to do this more than once if you drive reasonably?
The reason I ask is because my car is lowered with the height sensors for regular driving and the height high is somewhere around stock height, when it's in the lowered position and not in sport+ it rubs on some speed bumps if I forget to really slow down and hits the exhaust pipes right behind the front wheels.
It's not too bad, just do one wheel at a time until each specific corner is set to the stock ride height measured from wheel center cap to fender with you in the car. You can also do all 4 at once on a lift, you will still need to set it down and fine tune each wheel to where you want it. They should never need to be set again if you set the lock rings correctly, this company has amazingly long stoke length. Even if you "slam" the car you still have be stock levels of travel, you actually need to be careful to not send a wheel through the fender since it allows so much
As far as damping control it's manual OR you can buy an electronic control system that allows you to adjust each wheel at will in real time from inside the car. It costs another grand though.....I think it's worth it.
Anyone else have any other stock height suspension recommendations that might stiffen up the LS460 boat? The two on the table look promising, but while we are collecting information...
If you dont mind me jumping in with a question here.
I am not clear when you say "Yeah, it borders on a little harsh and really doesn't feel like a Lexus anymore."
Could you tell me what setting that would be so I can try that first.
Have a 2010 LS sport, any idea how it compares to that in sport mode.
Thanks for any help
Also just checked. Looks like they are 1895.00 a piece. Does that sound like the right ones?
Stock Height Stiffer Suspension Option
