TRD Lowering Kit Questions?

[peruano85]

hi everyone...i'm thinking of getting the TRD lowering springs for my new Tc...but not sure if i also need to buy the shocks? if anybody has them on help out on this...thx

[VVTI Powered]

I don't think it's neccessary, the drop on the TRD's are not that aggressive. I believe only 1 inch.

[BoostedTC]

In my opinion if you don't upgrade the shocks your stock shocks will eventually give out. If you look at the articles for spring and shock install youll notice that the trd springs are shorter than the stock springs. The stock shocks will be operating at a different legnth than what it was designed for. Again only my observation and opinion.

[peruano85]

hey guys thn for ur feedback on this....another question is how about heating the springs to drop them? i had a friend do this on a cavalier z24...would that be a good idea or no?

[Alcohalikz]

Heating or cutting springs are never a good idea. Springs function on tension. If you cut or heat them you mess up the tension. That's at least what my high school auto shop teacher told me, haha. Springs are so cheap you might as well bite the bullet and buy them.

[AltruisticJay]

what ^ he said, but hey if you like that bouncy lowrider feel then go for it.

[aspen]

Might as well get the shocks since you are taking out the springs. Theres a how to in the articles section.

[RyKo]

if you change springs...please change shocks.

[Racingsolution]

TRD springs are similar to Eibach springs.. I've had the Eibachs on the car for over a year and they are very comfortable.. NO problems with the shocks as of now..

[SPARTAN]

Originally Posted by Alcohalikz

Heating or cutting springs are never a good idea. Springs function on tension. If you cut or heat them you mess up the tension. That's at least what my high school auto shop teacher told me, haha. Springs are so cheap you might as well bite the bullet and buy them.

Actually, springs don't function on tension. Tension is a force on an object that pulls it apart. The type of spring we're talking about are compressed, and therefore, are acted upon by compression. What gives a spring its properties is its "springiness" or "spring constant," in physics terms. Semantics aside, I completely agree. Cutting or heating springs are poor options. Cutting the spring will change its dynamics (the amount it can flex or compress) and heating will alter the spring constant. Neither is even close to wise.

[05-RS1]

change out the shocks with the springs so u'll never have to worry about suspension woes again. plus, the shock is tuned for the drop. and its more than 1" drop for sure.

[Alcohalikz]

Originally Posted by SPARTAN

Actually, springs don't function on tension. Tension is a force that pulls an object apart. The type of spring we're talking about are compressed, and therefore, are acted upon by compression. What gives a spring its properties is its "springiness" or "spring constant," in physics terms. Semantics aside, I completely agree. Cutting or heating springs are poor options. Cutting the spring will change it's dynamics (the amount it can flex or compress) and heating will alter the spring constant. Neither is even close to wise.

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[peruano85]

does anyone have any actual pics w/the suspension lowered? i'd like to see how the car looks dropped. i havent seen many tCs around my area so i cant really tell..thx

[05-RS1]

get the trd shocks AND springs! if you get springs by itself, u will eventually have to change the shocks. why not get it as a package and save some money. also, the shocks reduce soo much body roll for the car. i only have the rear shocks on right now because i had an issue with my front shocks that were sent to me. the rear shocks alone reduced the body roll i had previously by about 50%! IMO the trd drop is perfect. a nice low tuck but not slammed. the official drop is 1.25 inches all around i think but once the springs settle they may get lower by about .25 inches or so. you cant go wrong with trd shocks and springs

[peruano85]

wats up 05-RS1 yeah i know i've seen some packages for sale at trdsparks.com that offer the shocks springs, sway bars and camber kit...i'm actually looking at that kit and hoping to get it soon..still gotta save more money...i might have to get me a side job to get done what i want..lol

[SPARTAN]

Originally Posted by peruano85

does anyone have any actual pics w/the suspension lowered? i'd like to see how the car looks dropped. i havent seen many tCs around my area so i cant really tell..thx

I plan to post some pics of my '06 once the weather gets nice again and I put my 18s back on.

[05-RS1]

i jus bought the shocks and springs package but now i wish i woulda gotten the one that included the sways too

[peruano85]

yo 05-rs1 i saw the pics or ur car it looks really good...

[theshow]

hey peruano85 i have some never put on shocks and springs from TDR. i was gonna put them on but i got hit and the car got totaled. im trying to sell them for $550 but im flexible with the price. just email me if youre interested. showstaz@gmail.com

[tiago922]

Originally Posted by Racingsolution

TRD springs are similar to Eibach springs.. I've had the Eibachs on the car for over a year and they are very comfortable.. NO problems with the shocks as of now..

what type of (eibach) springs did you use?also plannning to lower mg tc.