Tanabe DF210 springs discussions (The Mother thread)
#227
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I had Tanabe DF210's on my old 91 LS, didn't replace the struts (stock as far as I knew) and NEVER rubbed. Even with 4 full grown guys in the car. Still rode as smooth as silk too.
I would however suggest changing the struts if they are aged.
I would however suggest changing the struts if they are aged.
#228
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Thanks guys, for your opinions..
I'm mounting DF210 Tanabe on my car, but at the same time I think I will change my factory struts as well. I've looked at TOKICO HP STRUTS/SHOCKS SET. I still want the soft ride and longer life span.. What's your opinion?
Thanks in advance
Daniel Nielsen
I'm mounting DF210 Tanabe on my car, but at the same time I think I will change my factory struts as well. I've looked at TOKICO HP STRUTS/SHOCKS SET. I still want the soft ride and longer life span.. What's your opinion?
Thanks in advance
Daniel Nielsen
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no stut is going to last anything close to the factory ones if you use the tanabes on them, they are 2"+ out of spec which forces the shock to run continuously out of the range it was designed to and fail prematurely.
but the tokico will prolly last a little bit longer than the KYB, though its going to be close.
tokicos are firmer than KYB.
but the tokico will prolly last a little bit longer than the KYB, though its going to be close.
tokicos are firmer than KYB.
#233
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Ok, let me see if I got this right!
A new stock strut will last longer than a new KYB or Tokico with Tanabes? Problem is that I already got the Tanabe DF210 springs. Instead of getting complete coilovers where the spring and strut is sort of alligned for each other..
But since I already have the Tanabe's I want to get the best setup with them. I can't just deliver them back since I live in Denmark and got them from a shop on Ebay USA.
So if I should ride with the Tanabe's what will be the best setup? My old Factory struts mounted on the car right now or a set of new Tokico struts?
Thanks for the replies..
Daniel Nielsen
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But since I already have the Tanabe's I want to get the best setup with them. I can't just deliver them back since I live in Denmark and got them from a shop on Ebay USA.
So if I should ride with the Tanabe's what will be the best setup? My old Factory struts mounted on the car right now or a set of new Tokico struts?
Thanks for the replies..
Daniel Nielsen
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Ok, let me see if I got this right!
A new stock strut will last longer than a new KYB or Tokico with Tanabes? Problem is that I already got the Tanabe DF210 springs. Instead of getting complete coilovers where the spring and strut is sort of alligned for each other..
But since I already have the Tanabe's I want to get the best setup with them. I can't just deliver them back since I live in Denmark and got them from a shop on Ebay USA.
So if I should ride with the Tanabe's what will be the best setup? My old Factory struts mounted on the car right now or a set of new Tokico struts?
Thanks for the replies..
Daniel Nielsen
![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
But since I already have the Tanabe's I want to get the best setup with them. I can't just deliver them back since I live in Denmark and got them from a shop on Ebay USA.
So if I should ride with the Tanabe's what will be the best setup? My old Factory struts mounted on the car right now or a set of new Tokico struts?
Thanks for the replies..
Daniel Nielsen
factory or aftermarket struts with MILD (1") lowering springs=decently long lifespan
Tokico or KYB struts with Tanabe spings=much impacted lifespan
old factory struts+tanabe springs=will die relatively quick.
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I think I would look for coilovers! Don't want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with blown struts
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#237
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like title says, anyone drop their car with those springs instead of coilovers? they drop the car more comparing to H&R springs which is only one inch. does it feel close to stock ride? I dont want to slam my car, but I want to drop it at least 1.8 to 2 inches. I think TANABE DF210 SPRINGS is a perfect choice. anyone can help? thanks!
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I have them on my 99 Ls400.. I have had them on her for about 3 months now and they ride great! I would say they are as close to stock as you can get.. But I will have them up for sell here in the next week or so.. cause I do want to slam mine! I got a UAS kit
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