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Old 09-29-2011, 11:52 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Need Stiffer Springs For Rear? (like OEM)

I need some stiffer springs for the rear. It seems like if I have more than about 200 lbs in the rear the tires scrape the well when turning or hitting a bump. I put GTR-2 shocks on all for corners last fall and should've put some stiffer springs on the rear while I was at it. Are there any springs for the rear that are like OEM but maybe a little stiffer or last longer?
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Old 09-30-2011, 04:39 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Replaced my sedan rear springs with the rear springs of an station. Here in The Netherlands, the sedan has the same springs as the hatchback/liftback. The stationcar Corolla has other rear springs, the metal is thicker and 1 more turn/twist. Same length though. My rear now sits a bit higher, but can be 'cause the old springs were shot.

You can find out if there is a difrence there as well, or you'll have to get some non-Toyota springs.
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Replaced my sedan rear springs with the rear springs of an station. Here in The Netherlands, the sedan has the same springs as the hatchback/liftback. The stationcar Corolla has other rear springs, the metal is thicker and 1 more turn/twist. Same length though. My rear now sits a bit higher, but can be 'cause the old springs were shot.
OEM part # would be appreciated for us in North America, where the station wagon is not available.

This way we can do see the dealer if the part is available or check for cross-reference with other spings suppliers
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Sorry, don't have the part number for the spings, as I got them second hand / used.
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Old 10-05-2011, 02:07 PM   #5 (permalink)
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How about the rear spring for a 93-95 wagon? If 93-02 suspension parts are interchangeable, why not?
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