Lowering Springs Options

[hitcachi]

When looking for lowering springs, should i trust the cheap ass ones on ebay? I dunno if they are just good deals or absolute crap. I dont know that much about lowering springs so im just trying to get some advice here. Thanks.

[Celicav]

I would go namebrand like Tien, Eibach, H&R, etc. Check out the Parts Database on this site and happy hunting.

[devilsden97]

IMO id go TRD. There a little more expensive, but again, thats my own opinion.

The TRD lowering springs will run u about $250 for a set of 4 from the dealer.

[hitcachi]

ya but TRD's wont do the 2in job im looking for

[devilsden97]

ya but TRD's wont do the 2in job im looking for

It NEEDS to be 2 inches? y does it NEED to be 2?

[Celicav]

ya but TRD's wont do the 2in job im looking for

It NEEDS to be 2 inches? y does it NEED to be 2?

Yeah, and not sure if there are any Springs that go that low. You may need coilovers like Ground Control or Dropzone. I think Ground Control is the best.

[devilsden97]

i believe its said that sportlines or maybe its prolines drop the celica 2 inches, but there has been no physical proof. (ie pictures showing the difference)

[JFrost9]

You should look at the Tanabe DF210... Its got a 2.2 inch drop in the front, and a 1.5 drop in the back. Heres the site. They arent too badly priced.

[devilsden97]

You should look at the Tanabe DF210... Its got a 2.2 inch drop in the front, and a 1.5 drop in the back. Heres the site. They arent too badly priced.

Good idea and all but, RS*R Down Springs Toyota Celica 00-up, i believe they will still work, but im not def.

[hitcachi]

Ok ok, lowering springs, coilovers.....sooooo i worded the topic heading a little to specific! lol Starting Over. What do you guys believe to be the best lowering springs/ coilovers for the 6th generation Celica. And yes i am looking for a 2 in drop front and rear. so that basicly rules out lowering springs. So ya..... coilovers!

[JFrost9]

devilsden what are you talking about? if you scroll down a bit, you will see all the other springs...lol.

i dont know much about coilovers, but i think 2.2/1.5 is a good drop

[Tech9ine]

2 inches is real low... i believe the eibach sportline lowering springs do a damned fine job at a 1.5 inch drop though if you do decide that 2 inches is too low. Not sure though, still looking into it myself.

[97lestyousay]

[christianbluu3]

2 inches is real low... i believe the eibach sportline lowering springs do a damned fine job at a 1.5 inch drop though if you do decide that 2 inches is too low. Not sure though, still looking into it myself.

I actually just installed eibach sportlines on my car on wednesday and i got an exact 2 in. drop on mine both front and rear. I ended up with about a 1/4 in. gap in the wheel well. They make it drive real nice and looks really good . I'll try to post some pics soon.

[JFrost9]

i dont understand how springs made for a 1.5in drop can achieve a 2in drop... The math just doesnt add up. Im curious to see these, im still deciding b/t the s. techs, and the eibach sportlines.

[97lestyousay]

I was in the same quandry. I think the teins have a nice stance. Good quality and a little
less expensive.

[playr158]

the s-techs and sportlines are both nice

the intrax will come much closer to 2" drop on just springs
and i have a set of aerospeed coilovers that i used to achieve nearly 3" worth of drop

but i have coustoe's car right now which is on sportlines...and sports a 2" drop with about 1/4" gap

[hitcachi]

What are some trust worthy sites that you can order of of? I've been browsing in the parts database but alas i just want your guys opinions. thanks.

[playr158]

www.tirerack.com
www.nopi.com
www.ebay.com <---most T3h time

[Tech9ine]

is it really wise to go with lowering springs on stock struts?? and say you needed to raise your car back up for winter, and also didnt want to sacrifice much ride quality for a lower stance. are you better off with those TRD springs?

[dustin15brown]

i have those

[95CelicaST]

i have those

Me too, but I think I am going to get GC coilovers and sell mine, since I haven't put them on yet.

[tovejas]

also thinking of dropping at about 2in at the most. any of you guys have experience or knowledge with these?

natami springs

zenn springs

[blu94gt]

also thinking of dropping at about 2in at the most. any of you guys have experience or knowledge with these?

natami springs

zenn springs

I would say to spend the extra 10-20 bucks to get the name brand like Tein. There's plenty of Tein S-tech springs on ebay for about 130 shipped

[tovejas]

not to adverise, but i would think that their products would actually be decent after browsing through their decent web site

NETAMI USA

[playr158]

is it really wise to go with lowering springs on stock struts??

answer: if your stocks are fine then your good, if they are worn then replace them....

and say you needed to raise your car back up for winter

answer: springs arn't for you look into coilovers

are you better off with those TRD springs?

answer: no better off then any other spring except you'll probably pay more.....

[prpnum1]

i just got cheap drop zones...and they actually feel just like stock. 1.5 inch drop

[tovejas]

nice

This post has been edited by tovejas: Jan 12, 2006 - 12:10 PM

[tovejas]

is 2" drop over kill for stock rims...and wat if i wanna get 17" or 18" would they rub with the 2" drop?

[deliriouzgtfour]

ive tried many suspension setups. First was eibach sportline, which did the job on the stock shocks and gr-2s after, but didnt achieve the lowering height i wanted. I switched to tein s-tech when they first came out and the drop was 1.2 which was crap when i put on my stock tires. It was a bit stiff on the gr-2's. After a while i switched to JIC SA's which sagged on me, but gave me a noticeable difference in ride height. The ride quality came very close to stock quality. in the end, i am currently using the gc setup with the gr-2's which with bushings, did improve my ride more than ever. Its smooth, yet u can still tell taht your in a toyota and not a mercedes. If anyone has any further questions, feel free to PM me. BTW im looking for someone to trade my ground controls for intrax sports. PM if interested. Thanks

[LewFX]

i like my sprint springs which are a good 1.5" drop, with 17s theres barely any gap.

[hitcachi]

I dunno about coil overs. I heard bad things about em because most people dont use proper set-ups and they just use the coil overs. I think im gonna go with intrax springs and go for as close to 2 in as possible. I can always heat em up to compress em if i wana go lower. Prolly go with kyb shocks

[playr158]

heating is very very bad...makes your ride increditably horrible

[95CelicaST]

heating is very very bad...makes your ride increditably horrible

Not to mention that if you dont heat each one up the same then you will have different heights on all 4.