Lowering the Prius: exhaustive questions list

I just went with Trd springs which did make the ride noticeably different but not uncomfortable.

From the Trd springs height I don't have any problems with driveways or speed bumps I have had them for 3000 miles

With the Trd springs, since toyota doesn't change the struts for the plus prius or any thing else. I would think it won't prematurely mess anything up though I'm not sure.

Yes, to me I can spot a lowered prius easily and it look different to me not drastically though.

Minor change in mpg ( for the better)

I'm in nor cal I don't know of anything in SoCal


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H&R springs are one of the best on the market and lowering by 1 inch will look better and not make a huge difference in terms of ride.

I've lowered numerous cars over the years and one thing I've noticed is that you get what you pay for.

 

I have problems with many driveways without lowering.

 

This fairly common on the stock Prius, so lowering doesn't really make that that much worse IMO.

Here's my before and after video on the TRD Prius Plus Lowering Springs:

 

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If you can see it on the road surface, you can feel it. It is not a jarring ride by no means but more precise.

Mike

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He means that the Prius is already a relatively low riding vehicle. I can relate, I've scraped the lower edge of the front spoiler coming out of steep driveways and on some parking stall curbs/stops as well with our non-lowered Prius.

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I am interested in lowering the prius too, with the TRD springs. Since the TRD springs were made for the car and endorsed by Toyota, they should be the best bet for a good balance between comfort and performance. I highly doubt Toyota would put their name on a product that gives a jarring, slammed or dangerous driving vehicle that may potentially affect the life of other components.

If you have the money, perhaps check out cusco coilovers...They have the comfort spec line but will be costing 2K for a set of 4. Toyota Prius Coil Overs and Prius Springs and Prius Shocks: PriusAccessory.com.

I used to run H&R sportline springs on my 1989 Honda civic hatch; mated with adjustable Koni shocks. The ride was actually so stiff and uncomfortable that I took off the springs and put back on the oems. Meanwhile, my buddy who had an integra with H&R sportline springs had a nice sporty and compliant ride - totally unpredictable depending on what car the springs are put on.

I could go on forever and ever about suspension setups. Now that I think of it, I should just leave everything as is on my prius! Do something wrong and the chassis as well as your back pays the price .

 

It may be difficult to see because it was shot on different days with different camera but after is definitely lower.

 

I used Tanabe NF-210 springs. They're designed to retain the original ride quality while lowering about 1.5". I strongly suspect that the TRD springs are Tanabe NF-210's repainted based on photos I've seen.

My original shocks are fine so far (30K miles on the lowered springs), and there was no change to the front/rear alignment after the drop (I had it checked). There has been more scraping under the front, and I've replaced a cover panel there. I've also installed a proximity sensor in the front lip to help prevent parking scrapes.