Lowering the Corolla!
Q&A
Q) Will lowering the car affect the ride quality?
A) Yes! Altering the stock suspension in any way will always change the way it feels. There are two different types of ways to lower your car, Springs and/or Coilovers
Q) How hard is the installation of Lowering Springs?
A) If you have any kind of automotive and mechanical knowledge, you shouldn't have a problem. We have a DIY here on the site to help you out!
Tools needed for Lowering Spring Installation
https://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=308046
DIY on TRD Sparks for TRD Springs Installation (will work for any other brand)
http://trdsparks.com/install/PTR40-02080inst.pdf
Here are some pictures of members rides on the forum to show the drop of each Lowering Spring or Coilover
Brand: Tein H-Techs Lowering Springs
Drop: About three finger gap all around, about 2"
Height Above the Tire:
Front: 1/2"
Rear: 3/4"
Tire Size Used: 235/45/17
Front:
Rear:
Overall:
Brand: Tein S-Techs Lowering Springs
Drop: Rated Front/Rear 1.6/1.8 by manufacturer, but actually 1.5/2.0
Height Above the Tire:
Front: 1 1/2"
Rear: 2"
Tire Size Used: 205/55R16
Front
Rear
Brand: Tein S-Techs Lowering Springs NOTE: These S-Techs were designed for the 9thGen Corolla]
Drop: ---NEED INFO---
Height Above the Tire:
Front: 1/2"
Rear: 1/4"
Tire Size Used: 225/40/18
Front:
Rear:
Brand: Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs
Drop: ---NEED INFO---
Height Above the Tire:
Front: 1"
Rear: 3/4"
Tire Size Used: 225/40/18
Front:
Rear:
Overall:
Brand: TRD Lowering Springs
Drop: About 1" to 1 1/2"
Height Above the Tire:
Front: 1 3/4"
Rear: 1 3/4"
Tire Size Used: 225/40/18
Front:
Rear:
Overall:
Brand: K-Sport Lowering Springs
Drop: ---NEED INFO---
Height Above the Tire:
Front: 3/4"
Rear: 1"
Tire Size Used: 235/45/17
Front:
Rear:
Overall:
Brand: Megan Racing Coilovers
Drop: Varies
Height Above the Tire:
Front: Varies
Rear: Varies
Tire Size Used: 195/60/15
Front:
Rear:
For additional pics, please see the rest of the forum.
If you have a different brand on Springs and/or Coilovers that aren't posted above, please provide info on:
- Brand
- Drop
- Distance from Top of tire to fender (Front and Rear)
- Tire Size Used
For more talk about the subject on lowering your Corolla visit this thread!
https://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=333694
Thanks to this Section:
-nate89
-Members who shared pictures with us!
-Post a comment w/ your name if you want to be added to this list
-nate89
-Members who shared pictures with us!
-Post a comment w/ your name if you want to be added to this list
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Handling & Bars!
Bars can definitely change the handling of a car tremendously! It's very flat in the turns like on & off ramps & a very different car from stock. Suspension also plays a big part in handling as well, changing our your stock springs, adding new coilovers can add to it!
Best Set-Up so far:
Your Choice of Springs
TRD RSB
TRD Front USB
UR 19mm RSB
UR Rear Upper Strut Brace
UR Lower Front 3-pt Chassis Brace
UR Lower Rear 2-pt Chassis Brace
Thanks to this Section:
-SuperchargedMR2
-nhoc_kun