Springs w/least drop (real world)

[KWeaver]

Hey all; looking to find out which springs lower our cars the least amount based on real world experience (after settling).

COBB says .8 / .7 ;lowest (highest) I can find.

 

[ThaiFiesta]

FRPP will raise it by 5mm 😂

 

[green_henry]

The drop with Swifts is very modest. Lower than OEM, but looks "normal" as opposed to lowered.

 

[LastMK7]

If not going for adjustable damping and you want factory height, I would just stick with the factory coils. From the factory, this suspension is quite good.

 

[KWeaver]

If not going for adjustable damping and you want factory height, I would just stick with the factory coils. From the factory, this suspension is quite good.

I just installed 15x7 Ultras w/ 205/50's and now my FiST looks like a 4x4

So I guess I am trying to get back to near stock appearance. I'm looking for a spring which will keep the actual drop to 1" or less after settling. I went through most of the "Springs" thread and it seemed as though everyones springs settled lower than the advertised drop.

 

[FJ16]

I just installed 15x7 Ultras w/ 205/50's and now my FiST looks like a 4x4

So I guess I am trying to get back to near stock appearance. I'm looking for a spring which will keep the actual drop to 1" or less after settling. I went through most of the "Springs" thread and it seemed as though everyones springs settled lower than the advertised drop.

I'm confused - going from the stock 205/40/17 to a 205/50/15 is overall lower - it's roughly a half inch drop. Perhaps the larger sidewall is giving you the appearance that it's jacked up and taller? I would personally recommend the Mountune springs, I've been impressed with them so far (but haven't tried many others admittedly).

 

[KWeaver]

I'm confused - going from the stock 205/40/17 to a 205/50/15 is overall lower - it's roughly a half inch drop. Perhaps the larger sidewall is giving you the appearance that it's jacked up and taller? I would personally recommend the Mountune springs, I've been impressed with them so far (but haven't tried many others admittedly).

It's not the overall height which I am referring too; I talking about the space between the top of the tire and the fender. 205/50's have a smaller diameter so while I am exaggerating, I would like to decrease the slightly larger space between the tire and fender

 

[Brianmc27]

Eibach if you want something more supple

Mountune if you want same but just a bit lower

 

[CarFanatic]

eibach are lower then mountunes...

 

[Brianmc27]

eibach are lower then mountunes...

Eibach website - 0.8 front 0.7 rear

Mountune - 1.1 front 0.8 rear

Maybe it’s different in actual application, but the posted numbers say mountune is lower.

 

[CarFanatic]

Ok wow. On whoosh’s site it shows more of a drop then Mountune!

 

[kivnul]

If you are willing to go coilovers, MeisterR's adjust up to stock height.

 

[Brianmc27]

Ok wow. On whoosh’s site it shows more of a drop then Mountune!

I plan on Mountune once I’m ready, but some of these disappointing real-world results have me thinking twice

 

[CarFanatic]

Just ordered Mountune springs.

 

[Brianmc27]

Just ordered Mountune springs.

Awesome! Can’t wait to see the results