B&G Suspension S2 Sports springs now available for the 04-09 Prius

B&G, i dont know about the other prius's, but isn't the front of the stock prius a bit HIGHER than the rear? so, meaning, it should be a 1.5 drop in the front, 1" drop in the rear. has anyone noticed this????

 

Can you give us a explanation why these spring rates were chosen?

 

Prius OEM Spring Rates

According to ken1784, here are the spring rates for the Standard and Touring Prius:

Standard: Front = 24N, Rear = 30N

Touring: Front = 24N, Rear = 28.5N

The 2006-2009 Standard Prius has the same front struts and springs as the Touring.

But the Touring's rear shocks and springs are different. And yes, the Touring's rear spring rate of 28.5N is actually softer than the Standard's 30N. But I have no idea how the rear shocks compare.

 

I've ordered a set. As soon as they are in I will take before and after pictures and also height measurements.

I will also try my best to make a "How to" and describe the ride before/after.

I'll let you know as soon as I get them delivered here in Quebec (ordered from Sigma Auto).

 

I'm still in for a set for an '08 Touring. Any others?
B&G - how many orders is enough interest to make them?

 

Are you absolutely sure the rear springs are dimensionally different on the touring model compared to the non-touring? I know that the spring rate is a bit different, but I was pretty sure that they were interchangeable with the regular Prius as a number of people have upgraded their regular Prius with Touring suspension bits (including rear springs).

See this thread for more info: http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-main-forum/41925-touring-suspension-parts-research.html

Perhaps B&G can ship some to someone with a touring Prius with the offer of a full refund if they don't fit, but I fully expect that they would.

 

Just to let ya'll know...I installed these on my 08 last week. Pictures should be posted tomorrow some time or later tonight.

 

Really cool thread as I 'm thinking of lowering my Prius. I'll be waiting for some more pictures though to see and get me convinced to lower my ride.

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Great. Looking forward to the pics.

Would also love to read your opinion of the springs' performance, especially with respect to handling.

 

you know for a stock car.. i think the prius is pretty low. There are time when my car scrapes. I'm really looking for a coilover system.

 

Handling: I can def. notice little to no body roll. The Goodyears hold it back though. Turn in is much more pronounced. When you turn the wheel the car doesnt lean then turn, it just turns.

Comfort: Not too different. A little more jarring over extremely rough roads but nothing I can't live with.

This is before....I know its dark.

 

Thanks sdtundra the ride height looks pretty good - any chance you can take measurements from the center of the wheel to the fender lip on all four corners while on flat ground? (Both sides as often measurements can vary from side to side)

Thanks!

 

I'm actually in class right now, but I will do that tomorrow.

 

I know this isn't recommended but would it be possible to cut half a coil of each spring to lower the car even more? Would anything suffer other than the car being so close to the ground?