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Which springs should i get....?

Discussion in 'Suspension & Brakes' started by Asianjavah, Mar 6, 2011.

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    Asianjavah New Member

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    I was thinking if i bought tokico blue and was about to rip my shocks apart from my car. I should add some spring while i'm at it =) The question us which springs should i get? I want some thing that has best of both worlds. Since i'm a daily driver and what not. Any suggestion will help =) Btw, Boston has accumulated lots of pot holes =( So i would like a to add that as a factor =(
    Asianjavah, Mar 6, 2011
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Hotchkis springs have been a great of springs for me. The ride is not too bad, the drop too low, and they improved handling immensely. Eibach springs are another good brand.
    navylife59, Mar 6, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    My recommendations for Springs and Struts:

    Struts: TRD, Tokico, KYB, Koni
    Springs: TRD, Eibach, Tein, Hotchkis, H&R, Progress

    I would look at each manufacturer of the lowering springs so you know approx how low the drop will be.
    After having your tC lowered, make sure you get an alignment and pending on how low you do decide to go, you may also need a camber kit.
    CadenceScion, Mar 6, 2011
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    Asianjavah New Member

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    I was thinking Trds reds. They seem like a perfect fit for the driving condition in Boston Aka potholes.
    Asianjavah, Mar 7, 2011
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    Asianjavah New Member

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    The trds drp .50 inches at the rear and 1.5 ickes in the front I think. Should u get the kit you mentioned?
    Asianjavah, Mar 7, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    How low do you want to go?
    CadenceScion, Mar 7, 2011
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    Asianjavah New Member

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    Maybe an 1 inch front half an inch back? Is that even possiable?
    Asianjavah, Mar 7, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    This should help:

    Eibach Pro Kit: Lowers Vehicle 1.0" - 1.5"
    Eibach SportLine: Lowers Vehicle 1.7" - 2.3"
    TRD Red: approximately 1.25”, front and rear
    Hotchkis: Front 1.7" and Rear 1.97"
    Progress: Lowers 1.8" front / 1.8" rear
    Tein S-Tech's: approximately a 1.5 inch drop
    Tein H-Tech's: 1.2 inch drop
    H&R Race: Lowers front of car: 2.0" Lowers rear of car: 1.6"
    H&R Sport: 1.4 / 1.3 in F/R Drop
    K-Sport: Front Lowering (inch) 2 Rear Lowering (inch) 1.75
    CadenceScion, Mar 7, 2011
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    That is a thorough list Cadence. You should post that up in a sticky as this question is asked alot.
    navylife59, Mar 8, 2011
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    Asianjavah New Member

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    That is a thorough list! I've decided to get TRD's red......Gonna look kinda fruity with Tokico's blues lol
    Asianjavah, Mar 8, 2011
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    Asianjavah New Member

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    BTW thanks for the info and help =) much appreciative taking your time to answer my noob questions lol
    Asianjavah, Mar 8, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    Your more than welcome my friend! Keep us posted on your mods and post pics when they are installed. :)
    CadenceScion, Mar 8, 2011
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    ajartzer New Member

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    Does lowering cause any excess wear on the half shafts?
    ajartzer, Mar 10, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    To the best of my knowledge, no. Wheel hop and wheel spin can do damage to the half shafts.
    CadenceScion, Mar 11, 2011
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    ajartzer New Member

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    alright awesome cause I had a monte carlo that had the sleeves on the half shafts tear cause of the excessive angle from lowering the car
    ajartzer, Mar 11, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    I haven't read or come across anyone online w/ a Scion tC that's lowered that has endured any issues w/ their half shafts.
    CadenceScion, Mar 11, 2011
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    Asianjavah New Member

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    Got the TRD's reds yesterday =) for 167 dollars + free shipping. Seller: toyotaparts5cog on ebay
    Asianjavah, Mar 12, 2011
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    CadenceScion Moderator

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    Congrats on your purchase! Can't wait to see how they look, post pics after they are installed and when you have a free moment.
    CadenceScion, Mar 12, 2011
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