cdurrant

I have owned my 2008 Lexus IS350 for about 2.5 years now. My front driver side shock and rear passenger side shock are gone so looking to replace the suspension all around. I am dropping the car with H&R Sport springs, but OE compatible shocks do not pair well with lowering springs. The car is daily driven so i would rather not do coilovers. Does anyone have any recommendations on which aftermarket shock to pair with the H&R springs? I have seen the Bilstein B8s recommended for aftermarket lowering spring use, but they do not have a model that fits the 08 IS350

primavera

You can never go wrong with Koni, Bilstein, Tokico

metaleckz

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timmy0tool

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I'm on KYB OE replacements on H&R sport springs and have no complaints.
I understand the risks running OE shocks on lowering springs but took the chance and I'm happy.
btw the KYB shocks are made in japan!

2grfan

cdurrant

Update. Decided to go with the BC Racing Coilovers. Ill upload pictures once they are on and give an opinion on the comfort.

Aspect

^ Good choice, BC Racing coilovers ride isn't bad for the price, maybe slightly firmer than stock but still relatively comfortable. Another upside is that the spring and shock will be matched in rates as opposed to guessing what aftermarket shocks would best suit the H&R springs, plus the shock bodies are replaceable if they do fail, and height adjustability!

cdurrant

Well here is the final product. Got the coilovers on last night and went with a pretty aggressive drop. Smooth commute to work this morning and overall very pleased with the quality of the BC Coilovers. Spacers are next and maybe a slight raise in the rear to get that "flush" look.

Koolsport

I went with Tokico blues and H&R springs, I like how they handle very much ! !

604GSE21

Koni Yellow + H&R Springs is best combo cause that's what everyone in the car mod scene used to use b4 coilovers got more affordable... also H&R and Koni sometimes develop parts together, like some of their coilovers they sell...

Jwconeil

I’m tossing this back out there for updates. I heavily considered selling my 08 daily, but somehow it’s still nicer and lower mileage than everything in my price range for a daily. So, I’m considering some suspension. Since the Fsport shocks are sold out everywhere, what is a good pairing between springs and aftermarket shocks?

This is just a daily, so comfort is king. Goal is to reduce wheel gap only, not slam it. My ISF can handle the fast turns.

redspencer

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The F-Sport lowering springs can still be found online so you can consider combining those with KYB shocks.

bbaugher47

Have you looked at the Tein Endurapro Plus? 500.00 for adjustable shocks isn’t horrible. But that puts you at about 700-750 for the setup. Another 150, you could get coilovers.

E46CT

Back in my track/canyon days, Bilsteins were the undisputed superior kingpin, even over the other "racer" brands which there'd be horror stories if blown seals and stuff.

Bilsten is the supplier for the 3IS F Sport stuff (and assuming 2IS F Sport stuff too). So you know it's the name to trust.

I once pulled a set of Bilstein B8s off a 97 M3 once w/ 215K miles, owner said he had them on the car since new... Caked on dirt from 14 years of use (at the time) yet so firm at 215k, was extremely hard to depress it with hand and a ton of body weight. Super hard still. Was super impressed. I got them super cheap and it was on a toy/beater car I was restoring on a budget but otherwise i'd buy new. installed them and they rode terrific. Debating sending them to Bilstein to get them rebuilt but decided to just roll them.

The Bilsteins (at least their heavy duty stuff) are just built with bigger shafts, monotube design etc so just inherently strong. not sure what they have for 2IS but for me if I ever have the choice, Bilstein absolutely hands down, particularly for longevity. I've done dozens of ground up suspension rebuilds and it's not fun after a few times. So get something you can install once and never think about it again.