Bearcat94

Lowering Springs for a 2007/2008 TL-S.

Seems to me that what the manufacturers predict in their fitment guides and what REALLY happens is a little different. I understand they are estimates:


Eibach Prokit says: ~1.0" all around.
H&R Sports says: ~1.4" Front & 1.3" Rear.


Based on what you've done and seen what is the REAL drop on these springs?


TIA.

trancemission

I didnt measure my drop with H&R. but I can say its about 1.2 to 1.3 almost perfect IMO

Bearcat94

Thanks Trance.

I think I've read on here that the Eibach actually drops the 3G a bit more than 1". Something between 1" and 1.5".

That amount sounds just about right to me.

With H&R now having a Sport Spring for TL-S fitment, I just want to try and understand if the "1.4" F / 1.3" R" is really going to be, say, 2" Front and 1.5" Rear. IOW - is the H&R going to be "off" by a 1/2" or more?

If the H&R and the Eibach end up *about* the same amount of drop, then if becomes a quality/performance/value decision.

ililillilillilil

i have h&r sport springs only.
coilovers are the way to go
I want to change.
i think it's less than 1.4
I never measured but
if you measure a stock setup from the fender to the centercap we can compare.

Bearcat94

Great idea. Thanks for the offer.

Front looks to be ~14 3/8" Rim Center to Fender

Rear ~14 3/4" Rim Center to Fender

That's a bone stock '07 TL-S.

BTW - got any full side-veiw pics with your drop?

ililillilillilil

mine is 13" in the front
on my '06 with H&R sports springs
& stock shocks

Bearcat94

^^

Cool man! Thanks.

That's pretty close to 1.4 inches to me.

Hope to have my springs on "pre" order early to mid next week. Just waiting to confirm release/BO availability - supposed to be shipping around the 15th.

MrHeeltoe

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From what I have seen, most manufacturers claims tend to be correct!

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

Most reputable manufacturers have valid information on their products.

The only time a claimed ride height drop becomes an issue is when you install a spring that is designed for one car on another car. Physically it may fit but different weights, engine sizes/weights, etc may cause a different drop than claimed.