Increase ground clearance in Prius 2018

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  1. Sayem Chowdhury

    Sayem Chowdhury New Member

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    Dear Concern

    Greetings!

    This is Sayem and I am from Bangladesh. I am using a Prius 2018 S Safety Plus car since July 2023. Before, delivering the car, Importer increased the ground clearance of my Prius in front wheel by 1 inch and rear wheel 1.5 inch. Using two different height body clearance is illogical to me. Because that change the aerodynamic shape of my car which ultimately affect the car performance.

    On the other hand, in Bangladesh there are so many speeds bump/breaker to reduce the speed of the car. As the ground clearance of the prius is less thus it also necessary to increase the ground clearance.

    I would like to increase even clearance in my both wheels (Using 1 inch in both wheel).

    Will it be a good decision for me?

    Need expert opinion.

    Thank you

    Sayem
     
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    How was the clearance increased?

    Arched springs?

    Additional spacers in the suspension?
     
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    They used additional spacers in the suspension
     
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    In case you find good quality spacers with a smaller height size, you can replace them.
     
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    Thank you so much for opinion. Will do accordingly.