I have a stock 1997 GT suspension. I want to close the wheel and fender gap but i do not know if either I'll just purchase larger wheels or keep the stock wheels and use lowering springs. I read that the GT also comes in sports suspension package and some also have sealed struts. I don't know what kind of stock suspension I have. Is there any way I can find out what my set-up is, without removing, because I might not be able to put them back together again and I do not want to spend for the wrong part. Any advice for a noob I appreciate it. Thanks!

This post has been edited by kcizzle: Oct 4, 2006 - 8:22 PM

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To easily find out if you have a sport option GT, just write down you Vin number and call your local toyota dealer and they will be able to tell you. And about closing the wheel gap. And me personally, I wouldnt go with bigger tires and keep the suspension stock. Why? Because you are raising your center of gravity, hindering the performance of your suspension, and also hurting acceleration, due to a larger tire that has a bigger rotational inertia. That, and it would just look bad. I would drop 150 on some springs and keep your stock tire size if funds do not allow a drop and a set performance tires.

This post has been edited by hitcachi: Oct 4, 2006 - 8:24 PM

... or go for coilovers. Lowering springs are not the best for stock shocks.

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this is true.

You could go with a new strut/spring setup if you don't want to pay 1k+ for coilovers.

Thanks for the input.

Most would advice TIENS/GR2s for a common spring/strut combo..

I've bought bilstein struts, and tein springs. Good stiff setup if you don't mind paying a little more than the common kyb setup.