So, Toyota Venza lowering springs will not fit Highlander 2010-2013? Are there any bolt-on solutions for lowering Toyota Highlander 4wd 10-13, if you mentioned that the suspension is the same as in RX350, will lowering springs kit for Lexus 2014 fit Highlander? Searched the whole web for the best solution to lower my car, wanted to order the BC Racing coilovers kit, but it fits only FWD version, rear strut will not fit, because the the knuckle is different. My choice right now is Bilstein B6 struts and OEM springs, maybe will try to produce and install custom made lowering springs.

 

You could use 2008-2009 Highlander front struts or 2009-2015 Venza ones on your 2010-2013 to achieve the lowering with the Venza springs. This will not have any negative consequences and should work fine. My KYB struts on my 2002 Highlander with 1999-2003 Lexus RX300 lowering springs has worked flawlessly for three years now.

I have the Bilstein B6 on my 2014 Lexus RX350. I had to order fronts from a 2010-2013 Highlander and rears from a 2014-2019 model. The 3rd gen RX350’s suspension in the rear is a multi-link system that uses shock absorbers instead of struts, so it is compleltely different than a 2nd gen Highlander. The 3rd generation Highlander adopted this rear setup and switched to a new front setup. This setup was then adopted on the 2016-2022 Lexus RX - confusing eh?

The B6 are really nice, but unfortunately that leaves us without any springs to use with them. Great handling and ride quality though. I wouldn’t let that stop you from wanting to lower it however.

You could try using coilovers from the 2nd gen (2004-2009) RX like the RX330. The knuckle spacing is identical and so are the strut top mounting holes. You would likely want some stiffer springs though as the 2nd gen Highlander is around 250-300 lbs heavier than the 2nd gen RX, unless it is an RX400h which is similar.

 

I'll probably stay on Bilstein B6 struts with OEM springs and all new original related parts, because my struts were never replaced and I have 250,000 km on them, they are not working the way they should, I am sure, but visually look fine. By the way, my car lost 5-7 cm on each side from floor to fender distance for all the time. Handling on stock suspension right now is literally shit and needs a replacement, so why not to upgrade it a bit. All hopes for Bilstein B6, do not want to lose comfort and at the same time get an increase in handling.

 

In that case you will enjoy the Bilsteins. The RX had 125,000 KM on it and the rears were already failing. A common issue with the 3rd gen RX. The B6 also uses a performance-oriented monotube design inside the damper, rather than the OE twin-tube setup.

The B6 helped cut down the body roll and provide a smooth ride over the crappy OEM stuff. I highly recommend them. They’re really comfortable and forgiving when you’re just cruising in a straight line, but when you demand more of them while cornering, they will firm up nicely. This is something that can be exhibited while they’re outside of the car. They give a lot more resistance when you press down hard with your hand. Would definitely love to hear the follow up!

 

Hey, I am wonder if front lowering springs from a 2014 RX350 will fit my Highlander 2011 model? The Toyota parts catalog gives me the following part numbers:

4813248120
4813148760

And I am very surprised that I cannot find these springs on any website, in any country. They are only sold in used condition. My OEM front springs look like this:

 

They will fit, the RX has the identical strut and spring perch.

 

So, the lowering pack would be rear springs for Toyota Venza and front springs for 3rd gen RX350? Right?

 

Yep, I hope it sits good! Are they both by H&R?

 

To be honest, I haven’t delved into it yet, I was just very surprised that the OEM springs from the parts catalog cannot be bought in new condition. And I'm still waiting for my Bilstein B6 struts, literally waiting them since 2021 September ¯\(ツ)/¯

 

Did you receive your B6? I ordered a set too, only the rear struts were shipped, the front ones were still OOS in North America, I plan to replace them with KYB excel-g.

 

Jeez! That’s a bummer.

 

So, I researched a bit and found out that there is no way to buy a complete springs set for 2010-2013 (facelift) Toyota Highlander models. RS-R makes springs only for 3rd-gen RX350, no springs for Venza. But there is a complete set for Venza from H&R, which will not fit the facelift strutrs which I already ordered and waiting for a long time. Holy shit, why the 2rd-gen Highlander is so deprived in performance parts, I can't understand

 

Oh man...you guys aren't joking...was looking at these B6 but seems like the front is always OOS everywhere...might as well just order a set now as I'm going to be approaching 200K quickly and will need them.

 

I ordered my B6 struts in September 2021, and still have not received them, they were produced at the factory only a week ago and I will be waiting for about a month for their delivery from Germany. The rear ones were produced and delivered fairly quickly, but there were problems with the front ones. The factory has been experiencing significant problems with the production of suspension components since 2019 when the COVID-19 hit the world.

 

I might just order the pair of rears for now; I heard the front is a total PITA to change anyway? I'm at 156K miles, so sooner or later, I'll feel it as I tow a lot and just installed SuperSprings for the time being with the rear sagging a bit...

EDIT: I bought the rear pair of B6 on SummitRacing. I think I grabbed the last left rear...I guess preventative purchase is not a bad thing. Now to look for these fronts 🤣

 

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Give it a try to get front shocks from this website, I don't know if it's good or not, but they should have front in stock.

 

Desert Rat is also out of stock, but they're estimating Sept/Oct delivery. They were kind enough to text me some info, which was cool.

I'm going to be experimenting with SuperSprings over the weekend as I got different sets and looking to run a setup for the front, which I didn't know you can...for another thread, of course.

 

Welp, I finally got my order shipped for the front pair from Desert Rat. So it took about four months which isn't terrible. The weather here has been abnormally warm for this time of year so once I order the other replacement parts, I'll try to swap out all four at the same time.

 

Finally got my Bilstein B6 installed. Handling has changed, the car feels lighter, I am very pleased and do not regret that I was waiting for them for almost a year. Maybe then somehow I will order another left strut and swap link and brake hose mounts on it in order to put a set of H&R springs from the Toyota Venza.

 

Finally got my Bilstein B6 installed. Handling has changed, the car feels lighter, I am very pleased and do not regret that I was waiting for them for almost a year. Maybe then somehow I will order another left strut and swap link and brake hose mounts on it in order to put a set of H&R springs from the Toyota Venza.

Very nice! I'm waiting for the front but will do the rears I have for now. Install I'm assuming isn't too difficult? I did get the spring compressor obviously but never done anything this major so it'll be interesting

 

my B6 Bilsteins struts came in but only 3 of them. Rear Right strut still waiting - 6 more months! My front struts start failing, had to go ahead replace with B6 just for front. My girlfriend is still struggling to get in at stock height. I am working on lowering them. Just clarify, to get lowering springs - get 2014 RX350 front coil springs and 2009-2015 Venza rear springs (All OEM springs) direct install on 2nd gen HL? - Or do I need get H&R springs? - Thanks!

 

To install H&R springs on 11-13 Highlander you need to get 2 front left (driver side) Bilstein B6 struts and re-weld the sway bar and brake hose mounts, or get the front struts from Toyota Venza OEM or whatever.

 

Thanks highzt - you have nice set up on your HL. What I am trying ask is can I use OEM springs from RX350 (front) and Venza (rear) to install on my 2nd gen HL to complete the lowering? (Side note: I am not able to order H&R lowering spring, they don't make them anymore.)

 

I don't know about installing RX and Venza springs on Highlander, last time we tried to discuss that we finished with the decision that will not work well. Where are you from? There are like a lot in stock on Carid.

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There are no bolt-on lowering springs solution for facelift Highlander (11-13), that's why you need to get the front Venza struts or if you want to go with Bilsten B6, you need to do some custom welding job (not too hard, but takes time to not to destroy the strut). Pre-facelift Highlander 08-11 has the same suspension as Venza, so the springs with fit bolt-on, but there is no Bilsten B6 for pre-facelift Highlanders, that's why it's a bit hard a time consuming to do this setup. If you read previous threads about this that's all because all springs are clockwise, and the front right is counterclockwise, that's the main reason.