Lowering the stock suspension??

[redSUPRA '88]

i dont really know anything about suspension except for the basics, springs and shocks. so i would like to know how i could lower my 88 about an inch and a half. is this something where i could take the spring out and cut i little off of it until i get the desired height? or is it more complicated than that? if so, how?

 

[modmonster2008]

I think that the stock coil spring is variable in width, therefore cutting off a small section of the spring may not allow it to seat properly, then again you can try but its better to get a setr of lowering springs.

 

[Devin LeBlanc]

Get a set of lowering springs, don't cut the stock springs, you will bottom out, and bounce like crazy..

 

[redSUPRA '88]

ok sweet do u guys hav a preferance of manufacturer.

 

[Devin LeBlanc]

Depends, H&R's are good but tend to drop about 2-3 inches..

 

[Koenigturbo]

Why don't you just buy lowering springs in stead of cutting stock ones? I'd buy lowering springs and save the b.s of cutting them. Then sell the stock ones, get couple of bucks back, anythings better than nothing. Cutting the springs won't give the results or ride quality compared to getting lowering springs.

 

[redSUPRA '88]

no, i hav no intention of cutting the springs. no offense to the guys who lower the cars 2-3 inches but thats way too low for me. i plan on completely rebuilding the car from the ground up and would like to keep it as stock as possible with original parts. im gonna end up putting at least $20,000 over the years and for me the stock ride height just looks a little weird.

how about these? http://www.yourhotcar.com/prod/Intr...owering_Suspension_Springs_-_75.1.050/557925/

 

[destrux]

I haven't heard anything about intrax springs on supras, but I know a few guys who had them on DSM's and they sagged after a few years.

Doesn't eibach make a prokit spring for this car? Those are usually about 1 to 1.5" drop.

 

[redSUPRA '88]

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/8211-140-Supra-eibach-springs.html
these do seem to be better if nobody hasn't heard anything bad about these ill take this route. tnx for the feedback

 

[modmonster2008]

I heard Eibach has a good 1.5" drop...

 

[Koenigturbo]

I have Eibach, they are stiff.

 

[GrimJack]

If you want to stick with springs / shocks, Suspension Techniques (ST) makes a good set of variable rate lowering springs.

If you're going to end up dumping a lot of money into the car anyway, I'd suggest going with decent coilovers - that allows you to set the ride height anywhere you want, gives you proper spring rates, and adjustable damping. I have coilovers on both Supras, well worth the coin IMO.

 

[OfnaRcR4]

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/8211-140-Supra-eibach-springs.html
these do seem to be better if nobody hasn't heard anything bad about these ill take this route. tnx for the feedback

Support a good vender/save some money and buy those here:
http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-8211140.php

Or you can be a cheapass and buy some U-bolts and compress a few coils together. Lowered it about 1.5 inches and the ride is the same.

 

[jrot]

been watching this thread closely cause im kinda in the same boat and im sorry but for the life of me i cant find that thread with all the pics of peoples drops there are a ton of threads with pics here and there but i cant find that "one" thats got them all and alot of the different combos...ect...frustrating cause ive seen it here before...but now that i actually need it i cant find it....

 

[Koenigturbo]

Try here.


http://www.supramania.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?137-Suspension-and-Vehicle-Dynamics

 

[JStoked]

I haven't heard anything about intrax springs on supras, but I know a few guys who had them on DSM's and they sagged after a few years.

Doesn't eibach make a prokit spring for this car? Those are usually about 1 to 1.5" drop.

Yep they do 1.5 all the way around on all four corners. That what I have ordered.

 

[toyotavince]

i just picked up on some d2 racing sports spings on ebay. under 200$ and they lower your car 2". my car sits nice, corners hard and has ok ride quality

 

[hvyman]

Intrax drop like h&rs a good amount.

Eibachs Dont drop that much are not that much stiffer than stock..

 

[jrot]

thanks for the link....lots of good stuff there...but i remember there being kind of a master comparison thread that had everybodys pics and what they had all in one spot...maybe it wasnt here but i could have sworn it was.....@ vince....ive always seen those d2's and wondered how good they were...they make good high end stuff never knew what to think of their springs though......

 

[toyotavince]

heres my whip lowered 2".