<rollin>

Guys, I am getting a full coilover setup in the coming days so i will keep you posted as to the differences and so fourth...I still believe that even though a lowered spring might be designed to work with the factory shock, the oem struts that we have were are not valved accordingly for the reduction in height...of course the difference in height between factory and aftermarket spring has a major bearing and obviously the design of them, progressive, linear etc.. The demise of my shocks was mainly due to 40 profile rubber on 18's. You live and learn :) but lose a whole lot of money in the process :(

Lucio, man i agree. Hitting lift the first time was amazing. Scaring family members and friends is even better! I am a lift addict. Please help.

Hey Guys, Please let this be a warning about installing lowered springs with the OEM struts. I was (being naive and all that) talked into re-setting the factory springs (1 1/2 inches) rather than purchasing an aftermarket brand such as King, Lovells etc.. Of course this caused an unbalanced setting between shock and spring and it did not take long for the shocks to wear (approx 3-4 months) Pedders shock tested my car and found that both front and rear shocks were rooted. I am now driving on worn shocks which is not pleasant and to rub salt into the wound i had voided the warranty when i lowered the car originally so they will not replace them. :( I realise that most of you are choosing Eibach and that these springs will probably not effect factory struts as they have been designed to work with them. Riding on 18inch rims probably did not help either Safe and happy motoring ;)

Hey Guys, First post. :) First of all i would like to thank everyone for their valuable advice and input that is shared on this forum. It is great to see so many other proud stivo owners representing the big T even though we do not have the support from TRD, Toyota etc and the majority of the time the help that is required in modifying our cars. FYI below- Exhaust System The 2.4 litre Altise utilises a variable back pressure muffler. At low speeds the variable valve is closed, forcing the exhausts gas to flow through minute holes, thereby increasing the 'expansion ratio', resulting in reduced exhaust noise. At high engine speeds the variable valve opens allowing the exhaust gases to flow straight, thereby reducing back pressure, which results in an increase in engine power. I assume that this is the same design as our mufflers.