Lowering 1990 SR5 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

TokyoRacer · 03-13-2005, 04:11 PM

So far the biggest drop I've found for this car is 1.7 in the front and 1.6 in the rear it was form Intrax and that drop isn't much considering the wheelgap I have. WHere else online can I find springs that will fit my car and have 2 or so inches of drop..and If I drop two inches or mroe what do I need other then springs?

toyotaspeed90 · 03-14-2005, 11:40 AM

groundcontrol makes some cheap coilovers...... ae102 stuff should fit.... and you're gonna hate life if you don't get new struts.... 1.5" on my ae92 is more than enough

***REN69*** · 03-14-2005, 06:55 PM

I'd stay with a 1.6inch drop if I was you.. I got APEX 1.6" drop springs on my GTS and trust me.. its low enough after they settle (probably about 1.8 by now) These are some of my problems even with 1.6inch drop.

-Bottoming out on some higher sidewalks (at my building's exit/entrance)
-Can't get your oil done at Mr Lube, the protective bars on their bays rub the underbody
-Can't wash your car at automatic car washes.. the bar there also rubs on the underbody too.
-Snow plowing in the winter with the lower front end and low underbody.

TokyoRacer · 03-15-2005, 02:01 PM

Where do I find these Apex springs Ren?

toyotaspeed90 · 03-15-2005, 03:57 PM

mine with Suspension Techniques (1.5"):

TokyoRacer · 03-15-2005, 04:14 PM

I've been lookin at these Intrax springs, 1.7 front, 1.6" rear..what size rims and tires then? *I'm kinda car retarded*

***REN69*** · 03-15-2005, 07:48 PM

My rear looks the same as Tspeed90's car.. but my front looks lower than his.

Ahmed, AKA Xenon has the same drop on his 90 SR5 and he runs 205/40-16's but you will need spacers on the rears for sure or they'll rub inside.

BTW Intrax are well know for sagging more than other brands.

89yotarollagts · 03-15-2005, 08:11 PM

TRD makes some springs to i think their about an inch all around not sure also would their be any problems with lowering my car and running 205/60/15"

but id also go with ground controls if your wanting that kinda drop also i think you would need a camber kit as well ? not 100 percent sure

dx-r · 03-16-2005, 10:14 AM

toyotaspeed90 - Does your rear sit lower than the front? I just installed some Suspension Technique springs on my 88 4dr and I notice my rear sits alot lower than the front. It’s very noticeable. I have about a finger & a half gap in the front and less than a finger gap in the rear? I really don't like the way it sits

PPW-546 · 03-16-2005, 10:44 AM

quick question guys... does the groundcontrol kit or the springs that you mentioned fit the AE92 sedan? i'm tired riding cut springs because they are terribly bouncy, esp with the streets here in the PH. I was wondering of there are alot of aftermarket brands that make lowering springs for the 92 sedan.

TokyoRacer · 03-16-2005, 11:02 AM

Will I need a camber kit if I get those Intrax Springs? Lol..If I do need a camber kit, where do ya find those?

toyotaspeed90 · 03-16-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dx-r

toyotaspeed90 - Does your rear sit lower than the front? I just installed some Suspension Technique springs on my 88 4dr and I notice my rear sits alot lower than the front. It’s very noticeable. I have about a finger & a half gap in the front and less than a finger gap in the rear? I really don't like the way it sits

"yes".... it's a visual effect... the front fender area is larger than the rear..... the car sat stock with the rear "lower" than the front

***REN69*** · 03-16-2005, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TokyoRacer

Where do I find these Apex springs Ren?

Ooops.. I missed this post! I got mine at a place in near Oshawa where I live. I think I paid $320 out the door taxes in. I was getting prices like $400 plus tax at some places in Toronto.

Snip3r · 03-16-2005, 05:34 PM

Hey man thats funny that your asking about springs, casue a couple months ago I was asking the same thing. Except for an 89 Rolla GTS. I went with the Suspension Techniques, just like toyotaspeed90. Dropped it real nice. I still have the stock wheels and wheel size. No problems yet. Real clean. I bought mine from "LORDCO" dont know if you have them over there, but I paid just a littel over 200 bucks.
Good luck. (dont go much more than 1.5 drop)

89yotarollagts · 03-16-2005, 06:28 PM

hows the ride ??? does it still give you a fairly decent ride... seems like you sacrafice ride quality for handling and looks when you lower a car.