This weekend I installed new custom rear coil springs on my 16’ FWD XLE from Coil Spring Specialists (CSS). I consulted with Kevin Crane and he spec’d our several different options for me.
Why?
I tow a trailer/bike rack combo with a 400 lb tongue weight. I continued to have major scrapping issues even with an AirLift 1000 used with a 1” spacer.
Secondly, depending on how things look when loaded, I may do a custom Traxda front spacer to gain better overall ground clearance.
How the process worked:
CSS has you run your VIN with Toyota and pull your exact OEM spring specifications. They build your custom springs off of these specifications.
Price with tax & shipping was $326.58.
Production time was right at 4 weeks as advertised.
They didn’t charge my card until the springs shipped.
Shipping was about 4 days.
Specifications:
Based off of: Rear OEM - coil spring #48231-08-051
CSS Custom Spring:
I.D. Wire Dia. Checking Load @ Checking Load Height Rate F.L. T.C.
4.50" .705" 1250# @ 11.875" 380/450#/in 15.125" 8.375
The goal was to increase ride height by 1.5” and add 425lbscarrying capacity. As a result, the spring rate increased by 30%.
My rear stock unloaded ride height was at 29.75” in the center of the wheel well.
My new unloaded ride height 32”. So, I actually gained 2.25”.
I wasn’t banking on that much of a gain and therefore rake, but it actually seems fine so far. The ride quality is firmer and there seems to be less body roll. I definitely need to adjust my headlights.
I’m getting an alignment tomorrow and I may have a spacer installed to deal with a .38 degree tow issue.
Later this week will embark on a 1,200 mile trip, 5 people suitcases, a roof box and a verticle bike rack holding 5 bikes.
Here is how it looks unloaded:
Why?
I tow a trailer/bike rack combo with a 400 lb tongue weight. I continued to have major scrapping issues even with an AirLift 1000 used with a 1” spacer.
Secondly, depending on how things look when loaded, I may do a custom Traxda front spacer to gain better overall ground clearance.
How the process worked:
CSS has you run your VIN with Toyota and pull your exact OEM spring specifications. They build your custom springs off of these specifications.
Price with tax & shipping was $326.58.
Production time was right at 4 weeks as advertised.
They didn’t charge my card until the springs shipped.
Shipping was about 4 days.
Specifications:
Based off of: Rear OEM - coil spring #48231-08-051
CSS Custom Spring:
I.D. Wire Dia. Checking Load @ Checking Load Height Rate F.L. T.C.
4.50" .705" 1250# @ 11.875" 380/450#/in 15.125" 8.375
The goal was to increase ride height by 1.5” and add 425lbscarrying capacity. As a result, the spring rate increased by 30%.
My rear stock unloaded ride height was at 29.75” in the center of the wheel well.
My new unloaded ride height 32”. So, I actually gained 2.25”.
I wasn’t banking on that much of a gain and therefore rake, but it actually seems fine so far. The ride quality is firmer and there seems to be less body roll. I definitely need to adjust my headlights.
I’m getting an alignment tomorrow and I may have a spacer installed to deal with a .38 degree tow issue.
Later this week will embark on a 1,200 mile trip, 5 people suitcases, a roof box and a verticle bike rack holding 5 bikes.
Here is how it looks unloaded:
