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Vampress · 03-20-2003, 07:21 PM

i just lowered my 94 camry Le but the result came out disappoint me. I have Dropzone 1.8"drop (front and Rear). And 4 Struts from (NAPA). The result came out that the front seen doesn't have any change and the rear lower too much!( The front wheel gap is bigger than the rear).
Can i know what's the problem?
1. How can i identified the front and rear lowering spring for Dropzone) ? Is the front spring with lesser coil over and the rear with more coil over or vice versa?
2. If i installed Tokicho Blues, Is it suitable for dropzone 1.8" drop?
3. How's everyone think about Dropzone lowering spring?

Thanks Everyone? Please reply to me.

Luc · 03-20-2003, 09:32 PM

The garbage dropzone springs are the cause of your uneven drop. I've never heard of Napa struts. Even with Tokico, the dropzone springs will still suck. You get what you paid for.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 03-20-2003, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by Luc
The garbage dropzone springs are the cause of your uneven drop. I've never heard of Napa struts. Even with Tokico, the dropzone springs will still suck. You get what you paid for.

what he said....

but maybe if you're lucky your springs will settle all right....if not....good luck....

88 LE · 03-21-2003, 05:01 AM

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Originally posted by Vampress
1. How can i identified the front and rear lowering spring for Dropzone) ?

They should be marked.

If not the front springs are straight up and down (same size on top and bottom). The rear springs have a taper to them (the bottom is bigger then the top).

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3. How's everyone think about Dropzone lowering spring?

Never heard of em.

Vampress · 03-21-2003, 05:13 AM

Thanks everyone! Yeah garbage dropzone. I m going to refund it.
What about Intrax lowering spring? What do u guys think?

dctodd · 03-21-2003, 03:53 PM

Go with Eibach or H&R, you won't be sorry.

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 03-21-2003, 04:40 PM

Sean (soundlzrd) and I have the Whiteline springs w/an advertized drop of 40mm but he had to roll his fenders to avoid rubbing. Mine go on on Sunday... I'll let you know what happens

soundlzrd · 03-21-2003, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by BLUEMEANIE
Sean (soundlzrd) and I have the Whiteline springs w/an advertized drop of 40mm but he had to roll his fenders to avoid rubbing. Mine go on on Sunday... I'll let you know what happens

Thats only because i have really wide tires :p

88 LE · 03-21-2003, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by Vampress
What about Intrax lowering spring? What do u guys think?

I have Intrax springs on my 88 Camry along with Tokico struts.

Had them on since 97 and their doing fine, so no complaints from me.

I would go with Eibach (1.2" drop), H&R (1.5" drop), or Intrax (1.75" drop).

BTL · 03-25-2003, 10:33 PM

what is the cheepest online place to buy eibach springs?

soundlzrd · 03-25-2003, 10:35 PM

Not sure, but you may want to look at Vogtland, a new german brand that alot of the SC3 guys are having luck with. I can get a good price on those.

wontonjohnny · 03-26-2003, 07:09 PM

i have dropzones ... they worked for me ...
there will always be a bigger gap in the front then the back on our camrys just cause facotry springs were the same way you just didnt notice it cause the gap was freaking huge....

try measuring you ground clearance from the frame rails ... the back should be about 1/4 inch higher then the front .... thats what i got on mine ...

in pretty happy with my springs ... ffor the price and bigger drop, i think there good...