lowering springs - Toyota Yaris Forums

jmanous · 11-29-2015, 01:36 PM

I am running GR2s (excel Gs is just rebranding) with megan racing springs 1.5" lower than stock. The ride is a little bouncy, sometimes annoying at high speeds on NJ roads. The handling though is way better than stock with this setup (I also have TRD sway bar and DC sports strut bar).

I also run new GR2s on my old avensis with stock springs. This setup was really soft and the new KYBs felt the same as the 90k worn struts - poor choice.

Overall, as other members will say, KYB with lowering springs is a cheap alternative setup that defers the inevitable, transition to quality coilovers.

BTW, is there anybody that blew their KYBs by using lowering springs? I am afraid that mine will pass away before the 10K landmark...

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11-29-2015, 01:36 PM	#32
jmanous Drives: Toyota Yaris Sedan 2007 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 30	I am running GR2s (excel Gs is just rebranding) with megan racing springs 1.5" lower than stock. The ride is a little bouncy, sometimes annoying at high speeds on NJ roads. The handling though is way better than stock with this setup (I also have TRD sway bar and DC sports strut bar). I also run new GR2s on my old avensis with stock springs. This setup was really soft and the new KYBs felt the same as the 90k worn struts - poor choice. Overall, as other members will say, KYB with lowering springs is a cheap alternative setup that defers the inevitable, transition to quality coilovers. BTW, is there anybody that blew their KYBs by using lowering springs? I am afraid that mine will pass away before the 10K landmark...