I'll check the shock for the part number in the morning
Kirk
Kirk
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So yesterday my h&r lowering springs came in! so for a while I have been cruising with approximately 3-4 hundred pounds (lbs) in the rear to give it the lowered look. I made the call of going with the weight after reading threads about towing and how the rear looks like its sagging...
Anyways they are now installed and the car is put back together, although they still aren't quite low enough. The shocks that I bought and posted in this thread about a few pages ago are still "topping out", reaching their limit. As a result I am back to having the weights in the back of the car. (bummer) although I read up on the lowering springs, and everywhere says give them time, they'll sag lower. My fingers are crossed that with this weight in the back, the springs will drop low enough in a couple of weeks to get back to. The car looks the same, so there aren't any pictures of the car with the coils installed, but here are my springs
So yesterday my h&r lowering springs came in! so for a while I have been cruising with approximately 3-4 hundred pounds (lbs) in the rear to give it the lowered look. I made the call of going with the weight after reading threads about towing and how the rear looks like its sagging...
Anyways they are now installed and the car is put back together, although they still aren't quite low enough. The shocks that I bought and posted in this thread about a few pages ago are still "topping out", reaching their limit. As a result I am back to having the weights in the back of the car. (bummer) although I read up on the lowering springs, and everywhere says give them time, they'll sag lower. My fingers are crossed that with this weight in the back, the springs will drop low enough in a couple of weeks to get back to. The car looks the same, so there aren't any pictures of the car with the coils installed, but here are my springs
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So yesterday my h&r lowering springs came in! so for a while I have been cruising with approximately 3-4 hundred pounds (lbs) in the rear to give it the lowered look. I made the call of going with the weight after reading threads about towing and how the rear looks like its sagging...
Anyways they are now installed and the car is put back together, although they still aren't quite low enough. The shocks that I bought and posted in this thread about a few pages ago are still "topping out", reaching their limit. As a result I am back to having the weights in the back of the car. (bummer) although I read up on the lowering springs, and everywhere says give them time, they'll sag lower. My fingers are crossed that with this weight in the back, the springs will drop low enough in a couple of weeks to get back to. The car looks the same, so there aren't any pictures of the car with the coils installed, but here are my springs
If you ever not satisfied with your stock shocks. Do the Bilstein Sport for the RAV4. Like the Eibach (which equal to the H&R springs) they with work great together. Problem is that those stock shocks will start to rock your RAV4. You'll see.
Do Not do the Bilstein HD shocks with these springs.
Not really, but I know that the Eibach & H&R springs are basically the same. The stock rate Try your local Toyota dealer.
:? Then again...Their was once a dude in this forum that had various articles on "OFF-ROAD" magazine. He made some cool changes. One of the changes he made was the springs, suspension parts, even a splash aluminum guard.
Try your local Toyota dealer. :? Then again...Their was once a dude in this forum that had various articles on "OFF-ROAD" magazine. He made some cool changes. One of the changes he made was the springs, suspension parts, even a splash aluminum guard.
Hello guys!! This thread seems inactive for years already hehe... )
Anyway, I just wanna ask... To those of you who've been running on the shorter rear struts already, do you think the H&R lowering springs with 1.75" drop would compliment the said KE70 rear shocks? And in case I'll go with the KE70 rear shocks route, would it be alright when combined with the said H&R springs in front with OEM replacement KYB Excel-G shocks?
(Too bad I only came across this thread just after I replaced my old front shocks with brand new replacement KYBs. If I only knew sooner, then I've bought and installed the Caldina front shocks/springs combo.) So I guess I'd be sticking with the front KYBs for now...
I'm driving a 1997 3-door by the way, and planning on lowering it soon. Thanks in advance!
)Anyway, I just wanna ask... To those of you who've been running on the shorter rear struts already, do you think the H&R lowering springs with 1.75" drop would compliment the said KE70 rear shocks? And in case I'll go with the KE70 rear shocks route, would it be alright when combined with the said H&R springs in front with OEM replacement KYB Excel-G shocks?
(Too bad I only came across this thread just after I replaced my old front shocks with brand new replacement KYBs. If I only knew sooner, then I've bought and installed the Caldina front shocks/springs combo.) So I guess I'd be sticking with the front KYBs for now...
I'm driving a 1997 3-door by the way, and planning on lowering it soon. Thanks in advance!
Hi, I've just fitted today new springs, H&R -30mm all round with KYB Ultra SR shocks all round, the rear shocks were about 2" shorter than previous ones but when the Rav came down off the lift, the shocks sat perfectly with the springs, not overly extended and not too far compressed.
I had a 35mile trip home from garage and Rav handles fantastically - wasn't crashy at all and took the bends with ease and could maintain speed (not that I was thrashing it or anything).
They are oil shocks, the previous on the rear were gas - to me the new ones are better ride - wether that's down to being a good match in length or being oil, I'm not sure but I can definitely vouch for this setup and they clear my 225/55/17 setup.
I can take some measurements from arch to wheel centre once I get it back tomorrow from exhaust fabricator if you want?
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I had a 35mile trip home from garage and Rav handles fantastically - wasn't crashy at all and took the bends with ease and could maintain speed (not that I was thrashing it or anything).
They are oil shocks, the previous on the rear were gas - to me the new ones are better ride - wether that's down to being a good match in length or being oil, I'm not sure but I can definitely vouch for this setup and they clear my 225/55/17 setup.
I can take some measurements from arch to wheel centre once I get it back tomorrow from exhaust fabricator if you want?
Are the rears KE70 shocks or RAV4 shocks? How about the fronts? I'm a bit confused. Sorry haha!Hi, I've just fitted today new springs, H&R -30mm all round with KYB Ultra SR shocks all round, the rear shocks were about 2" shorter than previous ones but when the Rav came down off the lift, the shocks sat perfectly with the springs, not overly extended and not too far compressed.
I had a 35mile trip home from garage and Rav handles fantastically - wasn't crashy at all and took the bends with ease and could maintain speed (not that I was thrashing it or anything).
They are oil shocks, the previous on the rear were gas - to me the new ones are better ride - wether that's down to being a good match in length or being oil, I'm not sure but I can definitely vouch for this setup and they clear my 225/55/17 setup.
I can take some measurements from arch to wheel centre once I get it back tomorrow from exhaust fabricator if you want?
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Oh I see...
How about the wheel gap? How much wheel gap do you have after your new setup was installed?
Il measure that tonight and get a pic for you.Oh I see...
I'm running on 235/50ZR18s, smaller overall diameter than the OEM 215/70R16 if I'm not mistaken.
Hi,
I'm 75mm gap from top of tyre to arch and 740mm from ground to top of arch.
Would need to adjust slightly for your size of tyre, that's me with 225/55/17.
I'm 75mm gap from top of tyre to arch and 740mm from ground to top of arch.
Would need to adjust slightly for your size of tyre, that's me with 225/55/17.
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