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Lowering Kit for 2008 Scion TC?

Discussion in 'Suspension & Brakes' started by NYCBOY21, Aug 21, 2008.

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    NYCBOY21 New Member

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    I'm close to buying the lowering kit for my TC. I called the parts department at my scion dealership about it and they said they only saw two springs for $199.99 which led him to say that the full lowering kit for all four wheels would be close to $400.00. He wasn;t sure though. For anyone that bought the lowering kit was it $199.99 for the whole thing?
    NYCBOY21, Aug 21, 2008
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    bdis3 New Member

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    bdis3, Aug 22, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Make sure they know what they are doing as there is a certain way the suspension parts are oriented. Also, you will need to have a new 4 wheel alignment done. This can be done at the Dealer using the TRD springs specs for anything under a 2" drop.
    navylife59, Aug 22, 2008
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    turbotc2008 New Member

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    i have the tein s techs got them for like 190
    turbotc2008, Dec 1, 2008
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    Mengsta <font color="#fb7014"><b>Club-tC Supporting Vendor

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    yeah i have s-techs also. S-techs FTW!! are you sure u want trds? The drop is really subtle. -1.25 inches i think. You're better off going with progress springs. Better drop, and good spring rates. Or goldlines. Do not buy from dealer especially if they claim its 400.
    Mengsta, Dec 2, 2008
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    StreetBrawler89 New Member

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    I have the TRDs on mine, the drop is 1 inch. The car sits nice, rides awesome, and looks way better.
    StreetBrawler89, Jan 2, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Hotchkis makes an excellent set that goes just under 2" drop, does not sag, and handles/rides great.
    navylife59, Jan 3, 2009
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    StreetBrawler89 New Member

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    I got TRD springs-Full Set for 155$. Installed them myself using the guide in the tech section of this forum and install(once I had all the tools) was cake.
    StreetBrawler89, Jan 8, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Chocolate or raspberry ripple?
    navylife59, Jan 9, 2009
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    Redneck4csa Premium Member

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    I'm kind of partial to cheesecake myself...
    Redneck4csa, Jan 9, 2009
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    StreetBrawler89 New Member

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    Keylime, with a bit of whip Cream
    StreetBrawler89, Jan 9, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Call me old fashion but I like buttermilk pie.
    navylife59, Jan 11, 2009
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    Redneck4csa Premium Member

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    Never even heard of it lol
    Redneck4csa, Jan 11, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Good stuff. It almost taste like a pecan pie w/o the pecans.
    navylife59, Jan 12, 2009
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    StreetBrawler89 New Member

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    Interesting, a texas specific thing?
    StreetBrawler89, Jan 14, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Yep, I believe so. We also love our Collin Street Bakery fruitcake from Corsicana, Texas! Yummy good!
    navylife59, Jan 14, 2009
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    punk2m1d New Member

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    Bump!

    As much as I like cake, it's only only about $1.34 to make it yourself, and about $20 to buy.

    Springs however, are much more of an investment. Is anyone riding on Eibachs? I have a DD that needs to be dropped, corner better, and still hold a smooth ride quality. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Also, which shocks are best? Is there a better combo? Like certain shocks work better with certain springs?

    Thank you... back to the cake!
    punk2m1d, Feb 9, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    I have heard rumor that Eibach makes the TRD springs but that may be totally wrong. OEM struts work well for the street with less than 2" drop. They begin to wear out about 40K miles. This was from 6K miles new. There are several good strut manufacturers out there, but none built specifically for dropped tC that I know of.
    navylife59, Feb 10, 2009
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    punk2m1d New Member

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    Cool. Thanks.My car only has 9k. You think I'd be good with just switchin out the springs? I know drops are all preferences, I just wanna make sure the car looks better, handles better, and doesn't loose ride quality (I'm okay with a minimal loss).

    Again all thoughts and opinions are welcome. Thank you again guys. This forum has been helpful and never have I been scared to ask a question. Awww... now we all need a cake that says BFFs.
    punk2m1d, Feb 10, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Been eating too much B-Day cake from my 1 year old's party.
    navylife59, Feb 19, 2009
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