kungpao83

I plan to buy a set of suspension from a friend of mine but the only thing holding me up is that it’s from a 2001 IS300. I don’t know if it will fit my 95 sc300. Had anyone try to install is300 suspension to sc300? Please help

3L4jzz31

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Closest thing you'll probably find for an answer unless somebody has done it. Just gives a ball park idea.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...he-ground.html

I've seen people swap parts from other cars before like MK3 springs on an MK4 but I wouldn't really suggest stuff like that.

If you're actually buying this from a friend and not a "friend" then if you really want to go with this you can ask he can sit by as you take off your old suspension and put the IS one on and see if it fits....

In the end most people are going to just say buy the correct parts for the car. (JZA80/Jzz3* coilovers) and I'd probably agree with them on doing this.

Ali SC3

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why and I would think the chances of it fitting are pretty low.

STANC36

They don't fit, you'll need the upper mounts for all of them and the rear lower mounts. Will cost you almost the same like other used coilovers or new ones. Have tried it on mine. Had an IS before and now an SC400

mikevandam

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I only recommend MK4 suspension and SC's suspension, nothing else.

JeffTsai

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Also, even if you got the correct mounts to work. The spring rate and shock valving on the IS300 is WAAAAY different than what is needed on a SC. The SC is like 500lbs heavier than an IS300.

STANC36

But the funny part is, most coilovers for the IS have stiffer settings and springs than SC ones. I'd love to buy coilovers with the same springrates like my IS had.

Ali SC3

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^^ spring rates are very important to your handling. Im suprised to hear they can even be made to fit.
You can usually choose your spring rates depending on what type of coils you buy, or even change out the springs.
I would just get supra stuff, conventional shocks and springs are very reasonable.
Im running KYB's and tanabe nf210 lowering springs, and they are pretty good all around with a mild drop so I can still make it over the bump on my driveway.

STANC36

I was riding 18/14kg on the IS and going to buy a coilover set with pretty similar specs. Our roads in south germany are pretty good so i can slam it to the ground

Ali SC3

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Thats lucky, alot of the roads I drive on I feel like you need a 4x4 and are littered with potholes.
I have a huge dent in the bottom of my now spare intercooler where I lost to a large bump in the road.
Getting low can be expensive in replacing parts, especially if you have a nice bodykit, but If you can do it its a nice look.

kungpao83

Thanks guys that was a big help on my final decision