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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Hi guys, Im new and finally found a gs300 black on black .
Believe it or not I waited 3 years to find the perfect one and finally got one.

Anyway I just ordered some Megan LP coilover and my question is what other suspension parts do u guys suggest in replacing? What parts are a must change?


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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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if you are planning on lowering your car...and maybe someday slamming your car...I would get the toe links...to correct your rear toe...it is not the camber that destroys the tires its the toe...I would also get lower ball joints...dont let it fail on you...good luck!
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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AEeighty6 > I am planning to slam it after winter, just collecting parts for now and doing all the neccessary maintenance.

so do u know what brand is good for the toe links? an good website to buy from?

I read and saw pics about the ball joints too..****t thats some serious damage when its fails...so just new oem ball joints is fine?
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by c2gs
Hi guys, Im new and finally found a gs300 black on black .
Believe it or not I waited 3 years to find the perfect one and finally got one.

Anyway I just ordered some Megan LP coilover and my question is what other suspension parts do u guys suggest in replacing? What parts are a must change?


Thanks in advance
Here's all that I SUGGEST when running slammed for a full suspension overhaul. Do all of this and you will not be dissatisfied with your choice to drop so much money on your suspension.

-: Moog LBJ's
-: Moog Outer Tie Rods
-: New Steering Rack Bushings
-: TRD Sway Bars
-: FIGS Front Sway Bar Endlinks
-: FIGS Rear Sway Bar Endlinks
-: FIGS Front RCA's
-: Battle Version/FIGS Rear Toe Links
-: Battle Version/FIGS Rear Traction Links
-: Battle Version/FIGS Rear Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arm

https://www.rockauto.com/ -- Moog Parts

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/parts-c...S300-1998.html -- Steering Rack Bushings & Sway Bars. Sign up as a CL member for a nice discount.

http://www.shopfigs.com/v1/ -- FIGS Adjustable Links

http://battleversion.com/ -- Battle Version Adjustable Links
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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wow, thats a huge list of parts!
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan
wow, thats a huge list of parts!
I like to believe that there is a correct way to build a car starting with the suspension first. Coilovers, aftermarket adjustable links etc.. Doing these things can keep you from having to run into a problem later on because with the adjustable parts your car will be able to withstand the daily abuse of being slammed. OEM parts are not build to handle such abuse. IMO, build up your suspension THEN go slam your car on whatever wheels you choose, because if something snaps under your car while you're driving and things fall off or break etc then you have nobody to blame but yourself. There are resources out there to make your car more reliable when driving slammed, use them, if you don't and you rush well then you always run the risk of a problem occurring.

Plus who doesn't want their car to handle like a beast.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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nice point..
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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LuxGS is right on point. Couldn't have said it better
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Just bought :
- FIGS rear toe links
- FIGS adjustable outer tie rod end with bump steer spacers
- moog ball joints
-MEGAN EZ COILS

Question is do i still need RCA'S? for front and rear?

I haven't installed parts yet as I am still collecting parts and trying to find some rims . Work Euroline dh or any jdm wheel that style , Ya i know it's been done and played out lol but i love it.

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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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welcome to the forums, post up some pictures of your car, i definitely wanna see it.
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
welcome to the forums, post up some pictures of your car, i definitely wanna see it.
No pics yet bro just collecting parts for now...I'm gonna install everything once I find rims , dont really wanna drop it on stock 16's
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