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Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by Grinder, Sep 28, 2009.

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    Grinder Well-Known Member

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    spring diameter

    are 8th gen springs wider or narrower then 7 thgen springs as in from outer edge to outer edge
    Grinder, Sep 28, 2009
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    7th and 8th gen have the same suspension. So I dont think so. But I think the spring rates are different. I put lowering springs for a 7th gen on my 8th gen and the front didnt lower at all. I think its because the 8th gen has an aluminum engine block which is lighter than the cast iron block of the 7th gen.
    nyrican52884, Sep 28, 2009
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    No difference. They both have the same chassis. Spring rates and constants won't matter if you get a coilover setup. :)
    GSE21tuner, Sep 28, 2009
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    its just because the springs ive got dont fit my struts there to wide so i thought maybe i got sent 8th gen springs or my car has another models strut it the fronts that dont add up
    Grinder, Sep 29, 2009
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    They're all the same.

    My guess is a manufacturing defect.
    rayray1, Oct 1, 2009
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    DOT. Noypi ako!

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    Hmm... Maybe you a SuperStrut spring?
    DOT., Oct 1, 2009
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    Oh, you got a point there DOT.
    GSE21tuner, Oct 1, 2009
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