Best 1inch Lowering Springs, Re-doing my suspension ....again Options

[UTSlickVic]

Hi all,

Once again my suspension is just utter ****. 8-9 years ago I started off with Eibach ProKit Springs (1inch drop), with stock struts. Those road fine but noticed the travel of the suspension was causing my tires to bottom. Ok, so I wanted some stiffer aftermarket struts.... order blistein struts; bad choice. Waaay to stiff and always klunking (and yes replaced the strut mounts). At this point I don't know what to blame the springs or the struts..... but enough is enough.

I would like to have my suspension feel "stock" (i.e not stiff), without changing my ride height from the 1" drop. I realize that having 18" wheels introduces it's own problems, I accept that.
So my plan is to order either KYB or Monroe struts, and replace my springs with 1" drop aftermarket springs. The problem is Eibach doesn't make the 1" drop ProKit Springs anymore. So, does anyone have recommendations on a Very Good aftermarket spring brand (that offers 1" drop)? Want a brand that'll last for years and not give me a "harsh" ride quality.

If this makes a night/day difference, I'll proceed to replace all the suspension bushings (no poly... just new stock parts).

Thanks,

utslickvic

[UTSlickVic]

Thanks all for the replies. I appreciate everyone's inputs.

Lamont: The TRD springs intrigue me! but do seem a bit pricey, nevertheless great recommendation. I would think TRD makes a trusted/quality spring.

BUT I'm starting to realize a possible cause of my suspension woes: Pairing Lowering springs with a "stock replacement strut" or a strut not designed to take a lowered ride. Which is now why I'm looking into coilovers or (if they exist) a aftermarket street spring/strut pairing.
Problem with coilovers is that buying "cheap" ones cause bigger problems. So ok, if I go coilovers they will need to be a top 4 brand. Now the other question I have is: will good coilovers, set a it's softest setting, give a comfortable/stock ride?

Jmk91, just curious why don't you like coilovers? What brand have you used to give you that opinion?


This video helped me consider some things.
Coilovers_vs_Springs