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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Default In need of a good suspesion package but not lowering spings

I live in north jersey and the roads are awful with potholes and everything in between. The stock tc rides harsh What can I do to smooth things out. I'd rather have comfort than looked tricked out, even changing the low profile tires is an option as long as they don't look like balloons Ps I am not roskefellar. thanks Mike
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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the only suggestion I can give is a high profile tire, get 15s with lot of rubber, and maybe get the trd rear swaybar, it takes a little independence away from the L/R suspension but it will make the ride more stable and less body roll. If not satisfied still, get a lexus and it sure is better
Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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What about springs or shocks or maybe something else. I would like a Lexus but that's not possible yet
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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I live in northern NJ as well and I have the same problem. I want to have a nice setup too, but I don't like the large, 4+ inches deep, pot holes. I may go with a TRD setup - struts, and rear sway. However I am unsure if I want to lower it yet.

Mainly this package without the springs:

http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=583
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What about springs or shocks or maybe something else. I would like a Lexus but that's not possible yet
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The stock spring has the softest spring rate than any spring available for the tc, trd lowering spring might be your next step, its drop is conservative and doesnt hurt much comfort but in your case any aftermarket springs will just make your ride at least a lil bit stiffer.. same as shocks, when talking about performance suspension upgrades its almost the same as saying you have to give up at least little bit of comfort.
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Originally Posted by mike07031
What about springs or shocks or maybe something else. I would like a Lexus but that's not possible yet
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The stock spring has the softest spring rate than any spring available for the tc, trd lowering spring might be your next step, its drop is conservative and doesnt hurt much comfort but in your case any aftermarket springs will just make your ride at least a lil bit stiffer.. same as shocks, when talking about performance suspension upgrades its almost the same as saying you have to give up at least little bit of comfort.
Refer to the following post for some rates:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=211862
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yup, stock still have the softest
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