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Old 02-25-05, 10:27 AM
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Wow luciano, sure looks like your're on the air suspension. I'm sure you'll get it taken care of, just a little troublesome.
Is it even driveable? j/k
Old 02-25-05, 10:38 AM
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maybe those are l-tuned spring already cut by someone to make a lower stance and return to sewell lexus lol i dunno just guessing buy yeah man that is one drop gs for some l-tuned....
Old 02-25-05, 10:41 AM
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Old 02-25-05, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LexAristo
The drop on eibachs is so insignificant that I don't see how you could scrape. I am so slammed and don't always have that problem..
maybe the roads in NY are higher


honestly tho, you can't compare...the 1G GS is higher than 2G GS, you have 19's, I am on 16's.... 19's definitely raise you up a bit


and judging by your pictures, you are definitely higher than me. My bumper is ~4" off the ground


driveways in NY are steep, I need to take it at an angle or I scrape my bumper and my exhaust tips
Old 02-25-05, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by NT2SHBBY
maybe the roads in NY are higher


honestly tho, you can't compare...the 1G GS is higher than 2G GS, you have 19's, I am on 16's.... 19's definitely raise you up a bit


and judging by your pictures, you are definitely higher than me. My bumper is ~4" off the ground


driveways in NY are steep, I need to take it at an angle or I scrape my bumper and my exhaust tips
4 inches off the ground in the rear is amazing. I measure being lowered by the fender gap..

I would think that there would be more pot holes than higher roads...
Old 02-25-05, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by LexAristo
4 inches off the ground in the rear is amazing. I measure being lowered by the fender gap..

4" of the ground from the front, not rear


rear is a bit higher...maybe 6"
Old 02-25-05, 11:36 AM
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I'll chime in here.

Here's a photo of the front spring (I think) that I rec'd for Sewell last week. I trust they are correct but hopefully someone in the know can confirm these part numbers.

Thanks and good luck with your issues.

Doug

Part #00644-48130-GSF
140894

Old 02-25-05, 12:03 PM
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Low-rider......perhaps you can swap out the steering wheel for one of those chain-link ones??
Old 02-25-05, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GS4DOUGIE
I'll chime in here.

Here's a photo of the front spring (I think) that I rec'd for Sewell last week. I trust they are correct but hopefully someone in the know can confirm these part numbers.

Thanks and good luck with your issues.

Doug

Part #00644-48130-GSF
140894
This spring is for the GS per www.longolexus.com
Old 02-25-05, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NT2SHBBY
you have 19's, I am on 16's.... 19's definitely raise you up a bit
This is actually not entirely true. Having 19s vs 16s will not determine the clearance. If the tire sizes are done right, the overall diameter should stay the same or at least very close.
Old 02-25-05, 08:38 PM
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I have the same part number. i hope my drop is that low b/c I'm still riding on factory 17"s.
Old 02-25-05, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dsouth
I have the same part number. i hope my drop is that low b/c I'm still riding on factory 17"s.
lol, you want it this low? I highly suggest against it.
Old 02-26-05, 12:06 AM
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luciano-

It seems silly but, could they have installed them in reverse (fronts in rear)? Because the front springs are shorter than the rears? That may explain the dramatic drop in the rear versus the front.

The front springs measure 12.75 versus 13.50" out of the box. If installed in reverse with the different natural compression (front v. rears) the fronts being shorter and stiffer, and the rears, taller and softer (no engine weight) in rear, this would obviously cause the *** to droop.

If I am a betting man, they have the springs on backwards (fronts in rear) thus the bassacward look. I am no expert, but thought it may be a reasonable explaination.

Doug
Old 02-26-05, 07:12 AM
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i guess u proved all doubters that they were wrong about u lying,, i like the slammed look .
too bad thats too low for you,, i hope u get everyhting worked out. and i hope the name calling stops, we are all gentlemen here.
Old 02-26-05, 08:51 AM
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Sorry to hear that you are having a bad experience with Sewell Lexus / Lexus-Parts.com. I have been in touch with Darrel for my L-Tuned shocks order and he has always had prompt and clear communication. There was a mix up on the shipping/billing address and he handled it ASAP and very professionally. I'm sure if you find that there is a problem with the springs, he'll quickly replace them.

RE: Pics.
WHOA!!!! That IS too low to move. Parked it looks cool. like your on air bags but your mufflers look like they're dragging. Can you drive? Do you bounce? Bouncing is a clear sign of cut springs.


Do you have a trunk loaded with amps, subs, MDF, fiberglass, and a spare tire?


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