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Old 04-15-19, 12:26 PM
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Default OEM Lowering springs AWD vs RWD

Can anyone confirm that the Lexus OEM lowering springs (part #PTR07-24150) is the same for both AWD and RWD models? Are there two separate parts/part numbers for the different drive models? I can only find one part number for the OEM lowering springs and want to make sure they will work with my AWD model. Thanks in advance.
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Part number on my box is ptr07-24150 and those were on my awd
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Everything I have seen aftermarket wise has different parts for the AWD vs RWD. I am not sure why it would be any different with these.
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It appears Lexus uses the same lowering springs for AWD and RWD models.

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Thank you guys for the answers. I think these will work for my AWD. I'm only going to lower the front.
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Update-

Decided to have all four springs installed, looks much better and looks even all around. Once I install the wheels, I'll post pics. Thanks to everyone
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I hope you can post the before after shots as I don't like the "jacked up" look of the AWD model
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Which model does the op have? I know with the AWD, you do not want the drop to the be the same all around. The front end on the AWD version sits way higher with OEM suspension so it will need to be lowered a bit more. I used Tanabe springs out of the box and love that comfort has been near the same as OEM while the car sits very evenly. A shot below for reference:



good luck!
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I have an AWD model. I agree that with the stock springs, the front sat much higher than the rear. The OEM lowering springs have successfully evened the car out.
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as promised
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So I can put RWD springs on an AWD rc350??
I'm asking about lowering springs...

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Originally Posted by Mrprestige
So I can put RWD springs on an AWD rc350??
There appears to be only one part, and it fits both AWD and RWD models.
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Can you guys tell me how much it lowers the car? I don't want to ram my front lip into a parking curb... or scrub it on a driveway entrance or exit!
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Originally Posted by lexual_rc
Which model does the op have? I know with the AWD, you do not want the drop to the be the same all around. The front end on the AWD version sits way higher with OEM suspension so it will need to be lowered a bit more. I used Tanabe springs out of the box and love that comfort has been near the same as OEM while the car sits very evenly. A shot below for reference:



good luck!
those are tanabes???
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Yes they are and my car was an AWD model. As others mentioned, theres more drop up front and less in the back but it evens out the stance.


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