Which Shocks & Springs for lowered but comfortable ride?
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Which Shocks & Springs for lowered but comfortable ride?
Hi guys,
I'm after a Spring & Shock combo that will reduce my standard ride height by around 2" but will keep as much of that smooth Lexus ride.
I've been advised by a shop to go Bilstein Shocks with Eibach springs, I'm just hoping the ride won't be too harsh with this combo, is there any other shocks and/or springs I should ask for?
Thanks in advance,
d.
I'm after a Spring & Shock combo that will reduce my standard ride height by around 2" but will keep as much of that smooth Lexus ride.
I've been advised by a shop to go Bilstein Shocks with Eibach springs, I'm just hoping the ride won't be too harsh with this combo, is there any other shocks and/or springs I should ask for?
Thanks in advance,
d.
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I'd say go with the Bilsteins + Eibach's
That's what the shop recommends so if there's a prob its on them!!! lol.
I have KYB with Eibach and the ride is pretty close to stock, just a little tighter.
And I'm happy with the drop. Looks even all the way around pretty much.
Just give the springs a few days to settle in.
What kinds of wheels you got on there BTW?
That's what the shop recommends so if there's a prob its on them!!! lol.
I have KYB with Eibach and the ride is pretty close to stock, just a little tighter.
And I'm happy with the drop. Looks even all the way around pretty much.
Just give the springs a few days to settle in.
What kinds of wheels you got on there BTW?
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go coilovers, the difference in cost in the end isnt that much and with coilovers you can adjust dampening and height for comfort and form. So many people who start with springs end up with coilovers within 6 months. At least price coilovers first before buying the springs setup.
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I've ridden a car with Pro-Soc from tanabe ... and they're pretty nice.
I like rominl's statement about doing it right the first time or save your money until you can do it right. I did springs, went to coils right away, sold the coils after 3 years and then started looking at springs again, thought about why I was thinking springs and not coils and realized I was after saving $ and realized I would be back at coils within 6 months. I am getting ready to go back to coils next week.
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Im currently on eibach + kyb's with 18 wheels leaving 2 finger gap all around. when I was on my stock 16's the ride was almost close to stock, running over imperfections on the road was just slightly noticeable because of the fat tires. with the upgraded 18's now the same bumps i drive on daily to work and back feels a bit harsh now but as long as you stay around 20-30mph going over the dip/pitched roads its fine.
From alot of comments about the tanabes nf/df's they seem to be one of the softest springs out but drop the car about 1/4-1/2 an inch more than the eibachs after they settle. I have not personally sat in a vehicle with the df/nf's yet so i cannot give my 02. about them.
From alot of comments about the tanabes nf/df's they seem to be one of the softest springs out but drop the car about 1/4-1/2 an inch more than the eibachs after they settle. I have not personally sat in a vehicle with the df/nf's yet so i cannot give my 02. about them.