Hey Scruff.
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The only thing I'd add is that possibly too low a spring won't help the longevity of standard shocks since they'd be operating outside their normal parameters.
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That sort of indicates only a small drop.
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I'm on Teins myself but coupled with Yellow billies and the ride is err, firm
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(or shattering might be another description) but it does corner fabulously.
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From what I've gathered over my years on the forums and with my 2 the most comfortable options are the Eibachs and the Apex.
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TRD are said to be v comfortable but very rare.
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All those drop by about 25/30mm apparently but remember your own old springs will probably be a little saggy now anyway so be prepared to see very little change.
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At the other end of the spectrum are the Fensports
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(harsh with standard shocks.
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I know!) and finally the Teins with drops of around 37/38mm but firmest body control.
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While you're about it and the suspension is going to be off consider whether top mounts etc need to be refreshed too.
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If so TRD heavy duty ones are cheaper than standard Toyota
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(though I have a feeling the fronts are no longer available for rev1s.
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rears are the same throughout the revs though).
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If you can afford it and you want to improve the cars feel go for a polybush kit as well whilst it's all in pieces.
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About
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£100 ish
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(make sure you get a rev1 kit as they vary between the revs) but several hours of someones time to fit but excellent at tightening everything up and transforming the cars feel
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(as are thicker ARBs).
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It's all cost I know but if at all possible get a set of rev 2+ brakes as well at some point, lots available from cars being broken nowadays.
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About the best mod you can do to a rev1 so long as you have 15" wheels or larger.
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Have fun with it, I hope it goes well.
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R.
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