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Sportcross lowering with 2001 sedan springs?

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Old 01-21-15 | 04:29 PM
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Default Sportcross lowering with 2001 sedan springs?

From my understanding, Lexus made a change on the IS300 to sit .6 inch higher after 2001.

I have an 02 sportcross and looking for mild lowering and OEM-like spring rates. I read on another forum that sportcross springs are either taller than sedan, have a higher rate, or both.

So the thinking is to source some OEM 2001 sedan springs to use on a 2002 sportcross.

No interest in 2" drop or coils, the car came with a new set of Koni yellows and my clients see the car so any changes need to be subtle.


Thoughts and input appreciated.
Old 01-28-15 | 10:30 PM
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True, the sportcross is about half an in higher in the rear, someone in my.is used the sedan stock rear springs to lower the back only. Levels it out a little.
I prefer the 2 in drop on my SportX 😉
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