who makes some? from surfing around the only pics i have seen look to be the Teins. any others?

 

RS *R are progressive rate

 

any others? im leary of the pics websites have up, they probably are not xB springs.

 

Hotchkis are progressive rate springs.

-THE DON

 

Eibach. If you want a pretty mild drop, check out the Pro springs. If you want something more aggressive get the Sportline.

If you aren't hung up on progressive rate springs, take a look at the Tanabe DF210 for an aggressive spring drop.

 

ride > looks > performance

i was looking at the the Tanabe springs. but i was always under the impression progressive rate springs where better. I plan to get TRD shock/struts at the same time.

 

the progressive rate srpings are better BUT bang for the buck get the Tenabe DF 210's they are cheaper than the good progressive rate springs I just took mine off after almost 2 years and never regretted buying them... I am now on coil overs.....

 

Be aware that many spring companies use the term "progressive" as a marketing tool. Most "progressive" springs are better described as dual rate springs. The lower spring rate portion of the spring being provided for lowering (dead coils) and not really suspension performance.

It is also not always obvious whether a spring is progressive rate or linear rate as the spring rate varies with coil spacing (linear) and overall spring diameter (^3). Cone shape springs that look variable are commonly near linear rate as the coil spacing and spring diameter are varying together (counteracting each other). Same can apply for progressive springs.

Bottom line for lowering springs, linear for comfort, "progressive" for stiffer and/or lower ride.

 

K-Sport. Progressive, cheap, no dead coils! Very happy with their overall performance and ride quality.

 

umm no dead coils either

 

If ride quality is most important get the rear Monroe shocks. Then it won't matter what springs you get cause it will ride nice. Get the right drop for the look you want. For cornering performance get a rear sway bar like the TRD, Progress or Whiteline.