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Are NF210 springs for RWD only?

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Old 04-20-12, 06:24 PM
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Default Are NF210 springs for RWD only?

I know many members had installed these NF210 springs on AWD, but all the suppliers that I have checked only list them for RWD. I even got a confirmation from Tanabe USA below. Can some confirm that I have the part number TNF112 correct and that they should work with AWD?

From: Tanabe USA [mailto:info@tanabe-usa.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 6:09 PM
To: Nguyen, Minh (mnguye09)
Subject: Re: NF210 springs (p/n TNF112) - Lexus GS350 AWD application



Sorry but these springs are for the RWD applications only.


If you have any other questions, please let us know.
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Tanabe has only tested the tnf112 on rwd only, so they can't say it will work for awd even tho we know it will fit. Be aware that lowering springs will cause vibration issues for your awd. Do a search and you'll see what I mean. Make an informed decision before you buy.
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
Tanabe has only tested the tnf112 on rwd only, so they can't say it will work for awd even tho we know it will fit. Be aware that lowering springs will cause vibration issues for your awd. Do a search and you'll see what I mean. Make an informed decision before you buy.
Thanks for the confirmation Stormforce. I have read about the vibration issues. I chose the NF210 because from what I have read on CL they showed to have little to no vibration effect.
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Originally Posted by tekkie
Thanks for the confirmation Stormforce. I have read about the vibration issues. I chose the NF210 because from what I have read on CL they showed to have little to no vibration effect.
you're welcome! you may want to consider getting spacers after the spring install if you get vibration. see this link for details:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...rs-needed.html

good luck and report back your experience.
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