Lowering the Gen3 GS

[Ceramicolive]

Hello all,

As the title suggests I would like my Gs to sit slightly lower to take up some of the gap between the arch and tyre. 

I'm not talking max power style slammage just a subtle drop on standard 17 wheels, I have found some lowering springs by both H&R and vogtland, the later company says their springs will fit my car despite their website only listing them for the Gen2 GS.

My question is does anybody know if gen2 and gen3 gs suspension springs are the same/interchangeable?

It will save me finding out the hard way.  

[Farqui]

The stateside forum has lots of examples of lowered cars, maybe check them out?

Search for 'lowered' here; https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-3rd-gen-2006-2011/638288-3gs-faq-frequently-asked-questions-and-diy-thread-new-members-start-here.html

[Ceramicolive]

Thanks Lee,

Some bedtime reading for me, I was rather hoping someone might tell me the springs are exactly the same for both cars and I could get a set of the springs I've found which are easily sourced.

I guess if it was easy that would be boring, I could go down the coilover route but it's a bit overkill for my requirements not to mention too expensive to justify.

 

[Farqui]

Anthony, the Lexus parts should be more comfortable vs coil overs so I'd also keep it OEM if possible.

Maybe check part numbers for the different generations and see if they match?  The info may even have the spring length/diameter/#coils so you can compare, maybe...

Good luck.