tbridgers

I am going to put 18in rims on my 92 lexus es300, should I lower the suspension? If so how far should I drop it?

reamemiya

iTrader: (1)

a drop is a must with bigger rims..

rominl

iTrader: (4)

agree, to make the car look "proportioned" a drop is totally warranted

newyorksc

yes, lower suspension is a must. I think even without bigger wheels, lower suspension is still a must. I remember when I test fitted my 18s on my SC one time.. and took them right off because it didn't look right without the drop..

vinh

iTrader: (8)

GOD YES!! once you see the pics of the 2nd gen es3's with 18's and no drop you'll see why. If i were you i wouldn't go with eibach because the drop is just too subtle and you still have major gappage. I would go with the intrax springs, because you will get the most agressive drop out of all the springs ive seenabout 1.7 inches i think (not sure). however you are going to have to buy these springs for a 92-96 camry v6.

RA40

iTrader: (6)

Another "yes" for lowering.

tbridgers

how far should I drop it?

LexFather

I didn't even see the whole title and the answer is YES
tbridgers, I have a 92 ES, the Eibach kit is great, quality kit and drops 1". There is a Sprint kit that drops it near 2" I think but I don't know much about that company.

RA40

iTrader: (6)

For many, the goal is the top of the tire is close to the top of the wheel well. That is pretty low as it translates to about 2" to 2-1/2". If your daily roads and driveways aren't friendly, a drop of 1" to 1-1/2" from Eibach or such is a practical approach.

tbridgers

thanx for the advice

Lexkost

Yes, because the most used tire on an 18" would be a 245/40-18 and that is about 1" smaller diameter than you stock tire.................so you need the drop.