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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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Wondering if itd be safe to drop on some TRDs on a 100k+ tC. I know with the s-techs or even the h-techs, anything lower then a 1.25" drop can lead to premature strut blowout. Suggestions?
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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at that point, might as well buy new shocks with it.
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Your struts should be replaced by 100K miles anyways, adding a spring won't make much of a difference on wear when their likely already pretty worn. ANY aftermarket lowering strut will vastly affect wear on struts.
Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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I added springs at 95K...I'm now at 140K.

If I had a chance to do it again, I would have replaced the struts along with the springs. I've had no major issues, but the ride is getting rougher as the miles get higher.
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Originally Posted by SquallLHeart
at that point, might as well buy new shocks with it.
x2. You can mod a car at any point in its life, just gotta know what's gotta be replaced along with a mod.
Old Mar 20, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Replace shocks and then buy springs to accommodate them.
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