I was wondering if the 2002-2003 factory springs fit a 1999 TL...I'm looking for the best ride quality....Is there another brand thats better? Does someone out there have the factory springs they are willing to sell?

Later...P

 

The springs for the newer models should fit in your 99' TL. How much are you willing to pay for the springs. I still have my factory springs sitting in my garage.

 

$70...that was what someone else sold them for....DO you know if they will give a better ride quality....because i have a 99 with 65,000 miles and my ride quality seems a lot worse than before...

 

email me at p_reddy22@yahoo.com...

 

What ever you do, don't get Type-S springs, they are stiff as all hell, if you go with the H&R OE Springs, you will get a pretty comfy ride, while improving the handling of your TL, they however, lower your car about 1".

Mike Smeezy

 

if your ride quality is getting worse, maybe you should check on your shocks

 

So for ride quality...do I change my springs or my shocks...if springs, then are the HR springs the best ride quality then any other brand....How much $? Or if shocks which ones will increase my ride quality...How much $?..Thanks guys

P

 

The springs should last the lifetime of the car. If your ride quality is worsening, you should buy new shocks first. If you are happy with the ride you had before the shocks wore out, you should just buy OEM shocks for your 99 TL.

OTOH, If you want a slightly firmer ride, you could go with any of several combinations of aftermarket springs/shocks, which I'm sure others will now comment on.

 

H&R OE springs with Tokico shocks combination....or Coilovers.

 

Do I really need new springs for a smoother ride or should I just get some good shocks....If so which shocks should I get for a smooth ride quality....Acura?Tokico?etc?.....Thanks once again for the comments.....

 

P,

Why do you want new springs? If you have a 99 TL with stock springs and shocks, thats as smooth of a ride as you will most likely get.

If you want to lower your car, get the H&R OE Springs, that will lower your car just over 1 inch, and your ride quality should remain about the same.

As far as shocks, when you switch to performance shocks, you will give up some smoothness for handling. What ever you do, you will most likely give up something to get something else, i.e. if it handles better, it will ride harsher and if it's lower, it will ride harsher also, but handle better. The word of the day is "Compromise"

Mike Smeezy

 

P,

What you should do is check the tire are pressure first, make sure there is not too much air in the tires, that alone can give you a harsh ride. Also, check the condition of your tires, if the tread is all used up or highly worn, that will also give you a harsh ride quality.

If all those fail, buy new shocks, OEM will give you the softest ride quality.


Mike Smeezy

 

Bad springs cause the car to be "floaty" over bumps. Bad shocks or struts cause the ride to be sloppy or rough. Has anyone ever driven next to a old car with bad shocks and can see the wheel bouncing up and down for like 5 min after they hit a bump....that is very scary stuff.