Spring (Mod) 07 T

I would replace the actual shocks first.

 

Shocks don't support vehicle weight, the springs do. I don't believe there would be any added benefit to you for using Touring springs over stock non-touring springs.

 

this is one of my biggest gripes about hatchbacks. My Prius seems to be able to handle the same 'rear load' as our corolla, so what's the point of all that space?? So the Prius makes a great flower delivery vehicle, but I'm a DIY and I love to go to Menards, Lowes and Home Depot and bring projects home to do, its annoying because I have to take a Forester to bring heavy stuff home.

carrying junk kills your fuel economy, its okay once in a while for a quick trip, but if you're one of those people that needs to carry a few hundreds pounds of tools or whatever in your car, the Prius is not for you, not until manufacturer's realize hatchbacks need a heavier duty suspension compared to the sedans they are based on.

 

I am considering a lowering spring kit on my 07 Prius base. I have seen no "unhappy" Prius owners who have gone with the "ebach pro kit" which drops you about one inch overal.

 

I was hoping that Swift would make a spring for the prius but they don't =(

 

OP was talking about raising it 1 inch, not lowering as someone mentioned.

I was considering starting a thread on raising the driving height 1", found this and saw the wayward discussion.

 

I actually use my prius to manage construction and remodeling jobs all the time, i carry about 60 lbs of tools in back at al times. At 60k i just had to replace shocks, one was leaking, and had also thought about getting stiffer and longer springs. where can i look for this kind of gear.....would it help my cause?

 

I see what you're saying now with the weight.
I wonder what other model share the same spring as the prius? A corolla maybe.

 

just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.

there are kits aplenty to raise a suv or truck 3 or 6 inches, but a desire to raise a passenger one inch is just a pipe dream that will never be fulfilled, much to our disappointment. our best hope is to try to find a spring manufacturer that will make us springs with a higher load rating, thus avoiding that sagged look. but hey, no matter how much the back of your car sags it'll never sag as much and look as bad as a 2-door ford explorer. I'm surprised airline pilots don't complain about those 2-door ford explorer headlights blinding them at 1500 feet AGL.

 

hmmm, higher load rating springs......anyone? bueler?

 

Ask swiftsprings.com if they will. They usually make lowered springs at the spring rate you desire and the size you need. Not going to be cheap I tell you.
When I bought a set for my coilovers, they were $100 +tax each.
They are lighter, stronger, with less tendency to sag with age, and they're made with high quality metal.
So that offsets the cost imo.

 

The front scraps the pavement going out my driveway, am wanting to lower the
back only, but they seem to want to sell you 4 springs. Has anyone just bought
springs for the back?
THANKS

 

They sell springs in a set because you have to match the spring rate % across the board if you are doing lowered springs.
If not then your car will not be balanced in performance. The only time they sell individual springs are for coilovers where you want specific dimensions and rates, etc.