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Mar 5, 2013 | 08:34 PM

#11

Silverfox

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From: Sequim Washington

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Originally Posted by Snoopy

To the original poster.......

What the others are saying is that your glove box sticker will have ONE of those designations....FE1, FE3, FE5 which will relate to the suspension as mentioned above.

Does anybody have or seen a complete list of parts to switch from FE3 to FE1 ??

Lots of posts on the subject but I haven't seen the total parts breakdown to go either way.

SF

Mar 5, 2013 | 10:51 PM

#12

Snoopy

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From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona

Shocks, struts and springs are about all anyone uses. The anti-sway bar and related gear from the SS will not fit because of the engine's interference. Steering motor and, I believe, shafts can be done. A couple other items, but nobody has done it, to my knowledge.

Mar 7, 2013 | 12:49 PM

#13

whopper

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Originally Posted by Snoopy

And when it's time, you can use the search function on this forum. There are MANY threads related to your question......all will give you answers to your questions (isn't that correct Whopper ?).

Dang straight!!! LOL

Apr 2, 2013 | 03:01 PM

#14

MikeRuth

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From: Tarzana, CA

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Originally Posted by Silverfox

Slite correction,

LS FE1
1LT FE1
2LT FE3
SS FE5

Do we know if the LS springs are different than say the 1LT or 2LT>?
I'm looking for a little stiffer rear end damping, Not sure I can get it from just a shock change with the same spring.

Apr 2, 2013 | 04:39 PM

#15

SS fan

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From: Tacoma

Yes you can change the ride with struts and shocks, have done it with stock SS springs and YYZv1's. If your want that race car ride, go with fe5.

Apr 2, 2013 | 05:27 PM

#16

Silverfox

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From: Sequim Washington

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeRuth

Do we know if the LS springs are different than say the 1LT or 2LT>?
I'm looking for a little stiffer rear end damping, Not sure I can get it from just a shock change with the same spring.

FE1 is FE1

Touring suspension On LS and 1LT.

You might check the part numbers on the rear shocks for the FE1 and FE3 to see if they are different.
My 2LT is very well dampened on the rear with the stock FE3 suspension.

SF