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    Rear Lowering Springs

    Just wanted to post this since there is basically zero information out there on the subject.

    I took a gamble and ordered lowering springs for an 07-11 Nissan Versa. Someone on Instagram told me they fit toyovans.

    Well they did actually fit my 1985 2wd van, but they are slightly smaller diameter so it's a snug fit.

    Also they are longer, but softer than the Toyota springs, so they lowered the rear of my van about 1.25" without cutting anything. I could not reuse either rubber spring cushion.

    I may end up cutting them to get lower, but I'm just glad I was able to save my original springs.

    I put on new KYB shocks too. The van rides very nice.

    The front was very easy to lower. Just backed off the torsion bars about 2.5".

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    Re: Rear Lowering Springs

    Awesome! What brand of coils did you go with? Also would you mind posting a pic? Thanks

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    Re: Rear Lowering Springs

    The brand was Manzo. I picked them because they were the cheapest ones on Ebay, but they look really nice. They're blue.

    I'll post a pic soon. I'm waiting to get my new wheels mounted so I can post a series of pics of this awesome van.

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    Re: Rear Lowering Springs

    Right on! I’ll ordered some as well I’ll share after they’re installed

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    Re: Rear Lowering Springs

    Hopefully the attachment works! Ha. This is how it’s sitting using said manzo springs in the rear and 15 counter rotations on the front torsion bars! I am really digging the stiffness she’s cruising at right now but not quite low enough for me so I’ll probably be cutting the springs as well...
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    Re: Rear Lowering Springs

    I dont know suspension at all so I just to make sure I understand.

    You bought the Manzo 07-11 Nissan Versa Lowering kit.
    Are these them?
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Manzo-Lower...kAAOSw-wJZ-PpP

    Did you install the springs on all 4 tires?

    Which model of KYB shocks? and do you install them on all 4 as well.

    Thanks for the response. I totally want to do this to my van.

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