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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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I am wondering for people that have lowered the Rx's did you have to replace your shocks and struts too?

It seems like some people recommend while other don't.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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Nope, if it ain't broke why fix it.

But if you are considering doing a complete swap, grab yourself the TTE Coilover set for the RX, it'll make your life alot easier than trying to replace springs.
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Thanks for posting this question, as I have thought about just replacing the springs on my car to lower it by about an inch & a half.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 05:56 AM
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Thats what i ended up doing - tte springs on original struts, still rides well.
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Slamming a SUV... why? Never understood it.
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I personally wouldnt do it as my wife drives our RX but some like this look:

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Originally Posted by aztr0
Slamming a SUV... why? Never understood it.
It's about looks not functionality. Either way the RX is not going to do any off road driving anytime for anyone soon.

That RX is mine, it's on Air Suspension. It's for show. However it's great for when you want to get your gear out of roof storage or bikes or skis etc.
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Thats what i ended up doing - tte springs on original struts, still rides well.
So no worry about too much wear and tear on the original struts?
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Slamming a SUV... why? Never understood it.
Well there is around a 4 inch wheel gap, so lowering the car about 1.5 inches isn't really slamming it.
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To answer your original question, it depends how much you lower it. For 1.5 inches, I would not forsee having to replace the shocks and struts. But I would have a alignment done after about 1000 miles.
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Originally Posted by alchemist
I personally wouldnt do it as my wife drives our RX but some like this look:


I like those wheels!!!
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So no worry about too much wear and tear on the original struts?
If your struts were worn you'd know about it by now. You can always do the struts when you need to, it's not a huge job.
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Slamming a SUV... why? Never understood it.
Because it ain't a landcruiser, and the factory ride height looks ridiculous especially next to more modern x3, q5s and landrovers.
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To answer your original question, it depends how much you lower it. For 1.5 inches, I would not forsee having to replace the shocks and struts. But I would have a alignment done after about 1000 miles.
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