Lowering springs with stock shocks?

[brettcipra97]

Okay, so im new, first post so bare with me. I am looking to lower my 08' hatch. I was wondering if i could do this with just the Tanabe df 220 springs. I do not want to have to buy shocks/struts. Has anyone done this? and if so how is it? I dont want to bottom out on curbs or speed bumps or anything.
Any help is Much Appreciated

[SLIK4]

It is done often but expect the stock shocks and struts to wear quicker.

[Exiwolfman]

Originally Posted by brettcipra97

Okay, so im new, first post so bare with me. I am looking to lower my 08' hatch. I was wondering if i could do this with just the Tanabe df 220 springs. I do not want to have to buy shocks/struts. Has anyone done this? and if so how is it? I dont want to bottom out on curbs or speed bumps or anything.
Any help is Much Appreciated

how many km on ur car is one also if u gone go and pay to install lowering springs u may as well replace struts/shocks , u can save a bit by just doing front and the rear later .
Its always best to replace both ...and yes stock will wear out faster , there is lots after market that can be cheap and way better then over priced toyota parts.

[fourbangingfun]

I lowered my 07 at 130k miles on Tein S springs. 138k on it now with stock struts and shocks and they havnt blown yet. The ride is really nice and smooth. No bottoming out because I cut my bumpstops down.

Like others have said, if you're paying for the install, I'd do the struts at the same time, because you won't be paying for much extra labor the first time. If you do it separately expect 2x the payment.


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[IllusionX]

Originally Posted by fourbangingfun

I lowered my 07 at 130k miles on Tein S springs. 138k on it now with stock struts and shocks and they havnt blown yet. The ride is really nice and smooth. No bottoming out because I cut my bumpstops down.

Like others have said, if you're paying for the install, I'd do the struts at the same time, because you won't be paying for much extra labor the first time. If you do it separately expect 2x the payment.


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It should cost the same. I mean, they have to completely take the thing out anyways. Except the rear.

[fourbangingfun]

Originally Posted by IllusionX

It should cost the same. I mean, they have to completely take the thing out anyways. Except the rear.

Exactly. What I meant to say was that it will cost the same to do the springs as it would to do the shocks/struts. Might as well have them done together and save yourself a couple hundred dollars.

Or do it yourself and strip the sway bar end link nuts like I did lol. I had to buy new Moog links at $45 each.


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[cali yaris]

You can run lowering springs with stock struts and shocks. Tanabe in particular are designed to be ok with stock suspension (fairly soft spring rates).

[brettcipra97]

Im going to do them myself with one of the guides on here. thanks all, i appreciate it.

[cdenton134]

lowered my 2010 hatch on TRD lowering springs which are also designed to run with stock shocks and struts! love the ride and height!

[SilverBack]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

You can run lowering springs with stock struts and shocks. Tanabe in particular are designed to be ok with stock suspension (fairly soft spring rates).

This.

Adding to that, my Yaris had been lowered at about the same height as DF's (although stiffer) on stock struts. They lasted me 110k miles with no problems inflicted on the struts.

[fourbangingfun]

Originally Posted by SilverBack

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Adding to that, my Yaris had been lowered at about the same height as DF's (although stiffer) on stock struts. They lasted me 110k miles with no problems inflicted on the struts.

Just out of curiosity, how many miles were on your yaris when you lowered it? I'm curious how long mine might last since I dropped it at 135k miles.


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