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Originally Posted by SaganGathering
Q1: What does it mean: Drop? Does this refer to how low the car body rests over the tires, or how far the suspension changes (up/down) when you go over a hole or bump?
Q2: Why would some people find "a lot of drop" to be preferable? I already scuff the front and bottom of my Camry on far too many driveways.
Be kind to the car noob.
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Drop refers to the ride height of your car, or how high the car itself sits above the ground. The mount of suspension change under heavy conditions i believe is the shock bound/rebound (not totally sure about that one).
A lot of drop is preferable for people who prefer the sportier look, and it also helps with handling performance as well. Since the car's center of gravity is closer to the ground, it will tend to lean less under heavy cornering. However too much drop can also prove to be undesireable for when going over speedbumps or going up steep driveways, especially with a lot of people in the car.
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Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI
I suppose H&R's are gonna be the best bet if all that I've said above is true. Like I said, I'm prolly gonna end up eventually getting a body kit and 17" or 18" wheels. I know that's kinda vague. Already have the TRD sway bar.
ALSO: What else do I need for self install of shocks and springs (new end links, rubber parts, spring compressers, etc)? What parts can I re-use?
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When I did my install last July, I was able to re-use all of the rubber insulators from the stock setup. While fitment for the lower insulator is a but funky, it works just fine from my experience, however, I am planning on getting new lower insulators for the front. The lower insulator is the rubber piece that sits between the bottom of the spring and the strut's bottom spring mount.
As for the body kit, though you didn't ask for it, my advice is to stay away from anything too major, especially if you don't have anything major going on under the hood. Additionally, the 1.2" drop of H&R springs might not do it as much justice as more aggressive lowering options. But that's just me, heh.
