Struts and shocks
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Lead Lap
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Struts and shocks
I heard the Bilstein GS strut will fit the 2002 430sc perfectly in the front. Is this true? What year ones. the GS 300 or the GS 430's i need? I also want to run Swift Springs that will drop the car .8 inches. Can someone tell me if the above is true..Dose anybody know? What are the parts numbers used.
Last edited by bacardi; Nov 26, 2011 at 10:28 AM.
Bilstein Sports FRONT BE5-2802 , REAR BE5-2803
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BILSTEIN-SP-...item20bc30e234
I wouldn't see why they would not fit, as quite a bit of GS/SC parts work on both. Perhaps you can call the vendor at the above auction or e-mail them to see for sure?
Why not just go with some Megan EZ's? Or Street LP's?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BILSTEIN-SP-...item20bc30e234
I wouldn't see why they would not fit, as quite a bit of GS/SC parts work on both. Perhaps you can call the vendor at the above auction or e-mail them to see for sure?
Why not just go with some Megan EZ's? Or Street LP's?
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scdroptop
are you sure BE5-2802 Fits the fronts? The place you told me to call has no phone number.
i don't want magen's because i want to use Swift springs with them.
are you sure BE5-2802 Fits the fronts? The place you told me to call has no phone number.
i don't want magen's because i want to use Swift springs with them.
Last edited by bacardi; Nov 27, 2011 at 08:01 AM.
According to Bilstein they will...
http://cart.bilsteinus.com/search/mm.../drivetype=RWD
Here is one of their distributors in the US:
1-858-386-5900
http://cart.bilsteinus.com/search/mm.../drivetype=RWD
Here is one of their distributors in the US:
1-858-386-5900
You can use the coilovers from the 2gs but the balance would be off (not tuned for the SC430).
People bought 2gs coilvers because they were easier to find and cheaper to get especially for the used ones before.
Check their application list, even the aftermarket manufactures themselves don't say they can kill two birds with one stone.
You can get some new coilovers well under $1000 for the SC430 these days, so 2gs coilovers have lost their price advantage.
As for the Bilstein shocks, I believe one member here did install the 2gs front shocks on his SC430 years ago.
However, the 2gs shocks and springs are different from the sc430 ones according to the oem catalog.
Also, Bilstein makes the shocks specially tuned for the SC430, but unfortunately not sold in the US as far as I know.
People bought 2gs coilvers because they were easier to find and cheaper to get especially for the used ones before.
Check their application list, even the aftermarket manufactures themselves don't say they can kill two birds with one stone.
You can get some new coilovers well under $1000 for the SC430 these days, so 2gs coilovers have lost their price advantage.
As for the Bilstein shocks, I believe one member here did install the 2gs front shocks on his SC430 years ago.
However, the 2gs shocks and springs are different from the sc430 ones according to the oem catalog.
Also, Bilstein makes the shocks specially tuned for the SC430, but unfortunately not sold in the US as far as I know.
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Lead Lap
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talwang
i want to ues swifts springs. i can't find any struts with no springs can you help me out. the swift spring are one of the best springs i can get..
gene
i want to ues swifts springs. i can't find any struts with no springs can you help me out. the swift spring are one of the best springs i can get..
gene
Last edited by bacardi; Nov 29, 2011 at 11:38 AM.
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Here are Bilsteins only:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BILSTEIN-SP-...item20bc30e234
With springs already...good deal here if you can break away from the Swift and consider Eibach?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-GS300-...item1e68729038
Here are swift springs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swift-Sport-...sories&vxp=mtr
Do you need an alignment too, bacardi? I can arrange that for you? What time works best? LOL
I'm with Talwang though...it would be MUCH easier and give you more adjustment options to do a coilover...but a man likes what he likes.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BILSTEIN-SP-...item20bc30e234
With springs already...good deal here if you can break away from the Swift and consider Eibach?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-GS300-...item1e68729038
Here are swift springs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swift-Sport-...sories&vxp=mtr
Do you need an alignment too, bacardi? I can arrange that for you? What time works best?
LOLI'm with Talwang though...it would be MUCH easier and give you more adjustment options to do a coilover...but a man likes what he likes.
Last edited by scdroptop; Nov 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM.
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drop
i wanted the swift springs. ordered them from e-bay tonight price was to good not to.. now i need struts. the bilsteins are shocks one not coilovers. checked it out already.
gene
i wanted the swift springs. ordered them from e-bay tonight price was to good not to.. now i need struts. the bilsteins are shocks one not coilovers. checked it out already.
gene
Last edited by bacardi; Nov 29, 2011 at 03:43 PM. Reason: add
Lead Lap
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Sounds like the swift springs are just cut springs with same stiffness as the stock springs. Am I correct?
I got the Toyota TTE sport springs. They are shorter (drop by 1") and stiffer (thicker and harder to compress) than the stock springs, a different design than the swift springs.
I got the Toyota TTE sport springs. They are shorter (drop by 1") and stiffer (thicker and harder to compress) than the stock springs, a different design than the swift springs.
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jzwu
the swift springs drop the car .8 front .6 rear. i didn;t to much of a drop. if you check out swifts web site the springs are made from a different matial then other springs. this one of the reasons i wanted them. now i have to find strut if possible.
the swift springs drop the car .8 front .6 rear. i didn;t to much of a drop. if you check out swifts web site the springs are made from a different matial then other springs. this one of the reasons i wanted them. now i have to find strut if possible.
At today's exchange rate, the Bilstein shocks for the SC430 alone will cost you more than $2000.
The Bilstein coilovers with ETS kit as shown in pic above will cost you more than $3700, add another $500 if you want the MTAS option.
The Swift lowering springs are designed to go with your oem shocks.
Unless there is something wrong with your oem shocks, I would suggest you leave them as is.
You could try the Bilstein front shocks for the 2gs since someone here had tried them and claimed they fitted.
For the rear, you are on your own.
