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trd shocks and springs combo

Discussion in 'Suspension & Brakes' started by panda_tC, Dec 30, 2006.

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    panda_tC New Member

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    Dec 30, 2006
    does anyone have this combo? its a bit cheaper to buy these both and i was wondering if anyone has the trd shocks and springs. if you do, how is it?
    panda_tC, Dec 30, 2006
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    trdmaster New Member

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    Jan 29, 2007
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    i do, i love the ride, smooth and not very bumpy, i also have the TRD sway bar for the rear and the front strut bar, also TRD
    trdmaster, Jan 29, 2007
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    monkeyzz510 New Member

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    Feb 24, 2007
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    how does it work with just the springs?
    i am one broke person and cannot afford a lot of things
    monkeyzz510, Jul 7, 2007
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    Nick06tC New Member

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    Jun 25, 2007
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    I have the trd spring and shock setup.

    Depending on what route you plan on going, I would say consider a set of tein basic coilovers. It was run rairly close to the same price and the teins will be adjustable. I wish I had of done that.
    Nick06tC, Jul 7, 2007
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    carboncrazytc New Member

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    Jun 23, 2007
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    2007 scion tc
    i have the trd full suspension and lowering springs and front and rear sway i love the ride but like nick06 said if u really wanna do some crazy stuff in ur tc i would go coilovers.
    carboncrazytc, Jul 7, 2007
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    monkeyzz510 New Member

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    i aint trying to go crazy
    maybe just a little drop to close the gap a little bit
    monkeyzz510, Jul 7, 2007
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    You should then go with the Hotchkis Stage 1 TVS system. The springs a a hair lower and a hair more aggressive than the TRDs
    Front 1.7" (43mm) Drop 175 lbs/in (Stock 150 lbs/in)
    Rear 1.97" (50mm) Drop 285 lb/in (245 lbs/in)

    TRD calls for a 1-1.5" drop F/R. No specs on the springrates.

    You can buy just the springs if you are going for looks or go with the full kits. These are compatible the TRD struts. I would suggest going with the Hotchkis rear camber links to even out that rear camber for even tire wear. My 17" setup had no need for camber adjust for tire wear as it was right on the numbers
    navylife59, Jul 7, 2007
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    carboncrazytc New Member

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    Jun 23, 2007
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    i was thinking about switching to the eibach springs to get a full 2'' drop all around are they compatible with the trd suspension??
    carboncrazytc, Jul 8, 2007
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    Imagin New Member

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    Mar 2, 2007
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    RS 2.0 (1697)
    Sparks Toyota Direct link to the package from Sparks Toyota (aka TRD Sparks)

    You can get the springs/struts/and sway bar for 749.00. I have it its just been sitting in my living room for the last 2 months waiting on a friend of mine to quit sayin "ok ill help" that day "hey im not gonna make it". Im seriously about to just pay and have it done...
    Imagin, Jul 9, 2007
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Easy to do with a a 2ton floor jack and jack stands. It would be better to do on a chasis lift. Just like drum brakes, do one side at a time and pay real close attention of the orientation of the parts. Best to take digital pics for reference.
    navylife59, Jul 9, 2007
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    Imagin New Member

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    The rear expeically. Thats where it becomes a pain in the ass.
    Imagin, Jul 12, 2007
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    make sure ur parking brake isnt set when you take off the rear rotors.
    navylife59, Jul 13, 2007
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