CanadaCraig Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Hi Guys!! :) Would I notice any difference [handing/ride wise] IF I replaced the coil springs on my '93 LS with 128,000 km's?! One of the reasons I'm thinking of replacing the coil springs [along with all of the other suspension parts I AM having changed - see 'Please Do Me A Favour' message] is to level out the car. It is about 1" lower on the drivers side. Would new coil springs level my car?! A quick response would be appreciated. Thanks, Craig!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko90ls Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 it sounds like one of your struts are shot. i'd look into that, if you didn't want to replace everything. as for new spring/strut w/ 1in drop... i'd saw yes, large difference. personally i haven't tried this but from what i read you basically give up some ride comfort due to lowered stance, and you recieve more handling due also to lowered stance. also depends on how stiff the shocks/springs are (sport inspired, luxury etc.) most say stick with OEM for OEM (quality, reliability, Warranty), other wise there's really no telling what you'll get unless you know a lot about suspension components. just for the record i'll use tokico shocks and Tanabe springs, of course i'm not looking for stock performance. Good Luck w/ your decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 i dont think hes trying to lower th car , its just that the car sits lower on the drivers side and he wants to know if he changes all the struts out will the car be level all around again anyway i think thatmight solve your problem unless you have some structural damage on thAt side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansawyer Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Craig when I first got my LS all the struts were shot and sitting low. It was banging off the strut bumpers anytime I went over a slight rise in the road. After replacing the struts the car was brought back to original height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCraig Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 Hi ko90ls, sha4000 and Arkansawyer!! :) I appreciate the responses. I'm definitely changing all struts and strut cushions... So if doing THAT levels off the car - that's great. But what I want to know is what effect replacing the COIL SPRINGS would have on my car. Do COIL SPRINGS wear out [become weaker] over time? Would ALSO changing the COIL SPRINGS [along with the struts] improve the handling of the car? [and sha4000 is right - I do mean OEM struts and springs] Thank you!! Craig!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansawyer Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Coil springs do get weaker over time, but IMO not so much that you will notice any difference at all if you replace them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 he will notice a difference in the way the car sits if the springs that he has now are weak, and i think they are if one side is out of wack. you ever saw a car that wasnt lowered intentionally but the wheels are tucked up in the fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadcutter Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 he will notice a difference in the way the car sits if the springs that he has now are weak, and i think they are if one side is out of wack. you ever saw a car that wasnt lowered intentionally but the wheels are tucked up in the fender? sha: Yeah, I had a F(ound) O(n) R(oad) D(ead) F250 pick 'em up truck like that once...............Don't have it anymore.................. Now that I think about it, that truck is one of the major reasons I like Lexus soooooo much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Springs keep the height and bear all the weight of the car. Shocks only slow the bounce bound/rebound compression of the spring. So if your shocks wear out they also cause more load on the springs and they wear out as well. It is a good idea if one corner is bad that you completly replace the suspension other wise you will only be wearing out your newer compnents faster and pay more to replace them in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Springs keep the height and bear all the weight of the car. Shocks only slow the bounce bound/rebound compression of the spring. So if your shocks wear out they also cause more load on the springs and they wear out as well. It is a good idea if one corner is bad that you completly replace the suspension other wise you will only be wearing out your newer compnents faster and pay more to replace them in the long run. SK explains it the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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