Notices
RC F (2015-present) Discussion topics related to the RC F model

best lowering spring for RCF

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 1, 2026 | 04:35 AM
  #46  
gotnojv's Avatar
gotnojv
8th Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2025
Posts: 8
Likes: 1
Default

Thanks will check on the drop, looking for a minimal drop since im on 20x9.5+39 275/30r20 tires front and 20x10.5 +39 295/30r20rear.Thinking it might rub if its too low.
Reply
Old Feb 1, 2026 | 01:06 PM
  #47  
05RollaXRS's Avatar
05RollaXRS
Lexus Champion
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,350
Likes: 2,743
From: Calgary, AB
Default

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I recommend RS-R. Near 60 year history of success.
Hey Mike, RSR are no good at least, for RCFs. They are known to not have enough spring rates for a heavy car like RCF and result in blown shocks. Several members with RSR have experienced blown shocks and there were threads on them. One of my fellow RCF owners RCF with RSRs bottoms out in the rear over the same bump where my car goes over with a thump on OEM suspension and without sinking even a bit (both of us have added weight of TVD on the rear axle ).

@gotnojv Coil overs are ideal option for the RCF and if one must do lowering springs then only one unanimously proven springs on RCF are Swift Spec Rs that have really good spring rates. 9 kg/mm in the front and 16 kg/mm in the rear with a 1 inch height drop (you are looking for minimal height drop so this should work).

Last edited by 05RollaXRS; Feb 1, 2026 at 01:17 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2026 | 11:47 AM
  #48  
flipside909's Avatar
flipside909
Lexus Connoisseur
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 19,851
Likes: 583
From: USA
Default

Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
Hey Mike, RSR are no good at least, for RCFs. They are known to not have enough spring rates for a heavy car like RCF and result in blown shocks. Several members with RSR have experienced blown shocks and there were threads on them. One of my fellow RCF owners RCF with RSRs bottoms out in the rear over the same bump where my car goes over with a thump on OEM suspension and without sinking even a bit (both of us have added weight of TVD on the rear axle ).

@gotnojv Coil overs are ideal option for the RCF and if one must do lowering springs then only one unanimously proven springs on RCF are Swift Spec Rs that have really good spring rates. 9 kg/mm in the front and 16 kg/mm in the rear with a 1 inch height drop (you are looking for minimal height drop so this should work).


RS-R Down:
Spring Rate - Front: 8.67 kg/mm Rear: 14.4 kg/mm
(2015-2019) Drop - Front -1.2in to -1.4in Rear: -0.8in to -1.0in
(2020-2025) Drop: Front: -1.0 in to -1.2 Rear: -0.6 in to -0.8 in

Swift Springs:

Spring Rate – Front: 9.0 kgf/mm | Rear: 16.0 kgf/mm
Drop – Front: -1.3 in | Rear: -1.0 in


Speaking from experience on my 2020 RC F, I've had the RS-R Down on my car for over 3 years now with no issues. I’m running them with 20" BBS wheels and Michelin PS4S. The difference between the two spring brands are very little.






Last edited by flipside909; Feb 2, 2026 at 12:12 PM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ddvette9
Suspension and Brakes
2
Feb 15, 2015 09:49 PM
shahir18
IS F (2008-2014)
10
Sep 6, 2013 09:56 AM
JohnEd
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
11
May 21, 2012 10:56 AM
Captain311
Suspension and Brakes
11
Oct 18, 2011 02:30 PM
Sarorn
Suspension and Brakes
17
Dec 21, 2006 01:03 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:18 AM.