How much of a drop would I get with springs only, if any? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

.tony. .riot. · 03-02-2005, 06:04 PM

Would I get a drop at all if I only installed Sprint springs.

.tony. .riot. · 03-02-2005, 06:09 PM

That was a question.

***Durrby*** · 03-02-2005, 06:59 PM

Wouldn't you get the drop of the springs?? In this case Sprint springs = 1.8"? The springs determine the height.

.tony. .riot. · 03-02-2005, 07:02 PM

I'm not sure, that's why I'm asking.

CrawlingEye · 03-02-2005, 07:16 PM

durrby's right, your struts control dampening. if you go with springs but no struts, expect to be buying new struts before long.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 03-02-2005, 09:36 PM

^ it's not as bad as people say it is maybe with the sprints it'll be worse, but I ran with my v6 eibach springs for over a year on stock struts and they held up fine

the ride was a bit bouncy and you can get a "floaty" feeling when hitting big bumps too but it's not too bad

.tony. .riot. · 03-02-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eye8Pussies

^ it's not as bad as people say it is maybe with the sprints it'll be worse, but I ran with my v6 eibach springs for over a year on stock struts and they held up fine

the ride was a bit bouncy and you can get a "floaty" feeling when hitting big bumps too but it's not too bad

I guess I could save up for some Eibachs if I'm not buying the struts right now and then in a few months after I tint some more cars and do a website I'm supposed to do I should be able to buy the struts.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 03-02-2005, 11:47 PM

if you can do the install yourself, then there'll be no harm done.

if you have to pay for labor, then it's up to you really....

.tony. .riot. · 03-03-2005, 12:13 AM

Wait, what do you mean?

I don't think I'll be doing the install myself, I don't have a garage or anything where I could do it.

CamNub · 03-03-2005, 12:18 AM

He means if you have to pay for labor Eibach might be a stretch.

But if you don't pay labor, eibach will be around the same price.

88 LE · 03-03-2005, 04:16 AM

Camnub needs to be smacked.

What he meant to say is this:

If you install the springs now, then struts later. You'll have to remove and install twice. Which means you'll be paying for labor twice.

Whereas if you install the springs and struts at the same time. You only pay for labor once.

IOW you end paying more for the install, if you install the springs and struts seperately.

amerikim · 03-03-2005, 06:47 AM

Hi Tony,
I think you pay less for labor but more for parts like Eibachs, etc.
The Springs will determine your height, also will affect ride because of spring rate. Spring rate determines how hard (fast) it bounces back. Shocks is for dampening, which really affects ride. Dampening is how fast it compresses or decompresses.
I would recommend doing both at same time. If you want the harsher, sportier feel, do the shocks. Lower ride for looks, just springs.
Do not forget to factor in wheel alignment each time.