Usmcgrunt47

How far can i lower my 04 TL, i have stock suspension and wheels, without rubbing?

I want to just get lowering springs and use my factory struts.

Couldnt find any straightforward answers in the forum

Thanks!

Oh Sickest TL

iTrader: (3)

1.5-1.75 inches id say.. how many miles on the struts, if old you may as well just get a coilover system

guitarplayer16

iTrader: (8)

No need to make two threads, but I'll say it again:

H&R Race springs will go the lowest.

It lowers it a couple inches.

I know some members are bound to tell you some additional stuff about ride quality, shock life, etc, but I won't throw those at you since you just wanted a simple answer.

Usmcgrunt47

I have 180K miles on my TL but it rides pretty good. Are you sure my fronts wont rub if i go -2 in the front and -1.75 in the rear with the H&R's

aboysua6

It will not rub with stock rims... but with 180k miles... IF those are the original struts..it will be bound to go out sooner once you install those H&R's..thats just my opinion... good luck

ExcelerateRep

Even if you have oem replacement struts with 80k on them, they're bound to blow out with a lowering spring like that. Definitely go with the Koni Yellows!

Koni Shock - Sport Series - Excelerate Performance - Japanese and European Performance Specialists!!

Usmcgrunt47

I was thinkin Tokico blues? Anybody ran them? I havent heard much or known anybody with Koni's

ExcelerateRep

Tokico blues would be good too, but good luck finding them. They've been on national backorder for quite some time now. I recommend looking up reviews of the Koni Yellows and do a little research. You'll see they are actually very popular and have overwhelmingly positive feedback. They really are one of the best performance oriented shocks out there.

Usmcgrunt47

Thanks bud! Ill do some research!

sauceja

iTrader: (2)

By the time you buy springs and a nice set of struts like koni's you are better off getting a full set of coil-overs.


But if you swing the $600 involved for a nice set of shocks and springs while you don't get ride height adjustability you get a ride quality that is top notch.

DrOwNiNgPoOl84

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I got Konis + Eibach springs, for steal off friend, they ride amazing & I've got fully perched. If you didn't know car was lowered, you couldn't tell riding in it, rides smooth. Sure RSB helped a lot too, but handles amazing now as well

JD TL-S

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Tein sa

JDMJunkie12s

I'm planning on buying race springs from H&R, what type of shocks should I get?

I was looking at tokico T-HU3800 to slap on my car. What do you Guys think?

I don't want to spend a lot on shocks I just want set that can handle the spring rate of the H&R

JD TL-S

iTrader: (1)

I just bought the H&R sport springs for my 2007 Acura TL Type-S.
I used the stock A-Spec shocks that have about 40k miles on them.
I LOVE THEM
I have owned 5- TL's since 2006 and have also installed
TEIN SS & TEIN SA coilovers that are awesome.
Bottom line- For "now" I am very satisfied with
JUST the H&R Sport springs. autoanything.com

NO rubbing with 245/35/19" wheels/tires +35mm offset.

Jovinki

Just what exactly is a "full coilover system?"
Thanks
jb