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leerosky · 06-06-2010, 06:53 PM

i just replace my corolla's shocks with monroe gas matic the cars seems n feels better now im looking for springs should i get lowering spring or get oem ones the only reason i want to change the springs is because the rear part of the vehicle looks lower than the front and honestky i dont like that i like better when the car looks lower in the front n little higher in the back

***Kiwi-Corolla*** · 06-06-2010, 07:24 PM

Nice choice with the shocks. I've got the same on my 7th Gen and they're great. As for the springs, a lot of aftermarket lowering springs are around the same price as OEM springs, so if you don't mind sacrificing a little bit of comfort, then go for lowering springs. Not only will it help reduce body roll, but it'll also look better than having a large wheel gap

leerosky · 06-06-2010, 07:45 PM

ok man thanks for the advice i will then look forward to get the lowering springs and actually want an exhaust system too i already have Bi-Xenons 6k HID and dark tinted windows

scoutsout · 06-08-2010, 06:36 PM

The way Toyota made the Corolla and Chevy the Prizm, the rear-end will always look lower than the front. The curve of the fender is about a 1/4 inch higher than the rear. You can take a level string and see what I'm talking about. You can however, get fender rolls to widen out your fender wells. That way the front is matched to your rear.

african_star · 06-13-2010, 09:26 AM

Hey, you may want to also consider a lowering spring which lowers the front more than the rear, Tein H techs are for a moderate drop. (1.3" front, 0.8" Rear) Oh yea, I am about to replace my stock struts and springs with KYB GR- & Tein H tech by the way.

iskate631 · 06-13-2010, 01:00 PM

what did you go for shocks? the gas matic strut without springs?

african_star · 06-13-2010, 01:24 PM

Corolla 2000
Struts
http://www.kyb.com/products/shocks/gr2.php
KYB GR-2, bought these from amazon.com for $276.24 shipped
KYB 234058, 234057, 234059, 234060.

and

Springs
http://www.tein.com/products/high_tech.html
Tein HTECH Lowering Springs 98-02 TOYOTA COROLLA SKL02-BUB00 also from amazon.com for $249.60 shipped

You will be able to get better deals elsewhere.

leerosky · 06-19-2010, 05:04 PM

Thanks guys and yes i was looking on ebay for a set of Tein springs they are for $178 including shipping and next week going to get 2 new tires for the front cus i already replaced the rear one and want to worn out the front ones before replacing them and i got those tires last september and yea they are low profile

homer63 · 04-04-2011, 09:56 AM

very nice ride leerosky!

leerosky · 04-27-2011, 10:23 PM

thanks homer i dont have that car anymore was totaled in an accident last year

Kyle Hamelin · 04-28-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by leerosky

Thanks guys and yes i was looking on ebay for a set of Tein springs they are for $178 including shipping and next week going to get 2 new tires for the front cus i already replaced the rear one and want to worn out the front ones before replacing them and i got those tires last september and yea they are low profile

Not a big fan of having huge gaps in the rims where you can see a nicely rusted drum. Should fix that up. looks ugly in my opinion. Takes away from the nice rims.

leerosky · 05-05-2011, 05:09 PM

well i dont have that car anymore dude was totaled in a car accident too expensive to fix the car... was cheaper to pay the amount left on the loan... so i had this car for a while and i love it

but car dealer and me didnt got to an agreement so I return it... now i have this