Ok, so I read that a lot of people (and from what I understand, I mean a LOT) are having problems with the right side sitting higher than the left. IMO, I think it is b/c of the transmission. The engine is in the middle of the car, balanced. But the transmission is off to the left, and I'll bet that the stock suspension compensates for this, I have seen that in other cars before. The manufacturers of aftermarket springs for our cars simply make all sides the same, that why we still have the problem when we swap sides with the springs....just my .02, may or may not be wrong.

My question is...has anybody NOT had this problem??? I'm getting ready to do TRD springs and I was just wondering...

i dont have a problem.. i actually measured both of the sides and they're the same.

Oh, and I have S.Techs

No issue.

Hotchkis springs.

On the left. Looks pretty level to me.
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no prob at all here...i have have s-techs too.

i havent heard of anyone that has the problem you are describing

s-techs.....no probs

No Issues from me either. I'm running the Hotchks springs with the trd shocks.

S-TECHS no problems either.

Haha, greeeeat. Everyone who isnt having problems is running something other than TRDs...excellent. Haha

trds here with no problems

I have had the TRD springs for over a year now and have had no problems. In fact, this is the first I've ever heard of the problem you're describing. I know about a half dozen other folks in the area who have had TRD springs on their tCs for awhile, with no problems. Sounds like a bad install.

Hotchkis..................no problemo!

Hotchkis..................no problemo!

WORD!

S-TECHS

Superb ride, easy to align, zero problems.

as mentioned above, I have heard a handful at most of people with this issue, and it sounds like an install issue to me.

I know the problem that you're talking about. I've heard (if its even true) its caused by the tranny, driver weight, bad installs, etc. Mine had a minor issue also. But since 'settling', my issue is a non-issue. I know what my issue was. I had my TRD Springs installed about 2 1/2 hours away. Being that I have a "chisled physique" (Body by Corona & Lime!) :rofl: , that 2+ hours drive actually lowered my left side. But now after settling, you can't even tell. I measured it and its off by less than an 1/8" inch. So do those TRD Springs NOW! You'll be glad that you did!

^^ same here.. during the settling period, my car was slightly off.. but now i can't even tell a difference... i love my trd springs...

Dealer installed TRD springs, driver >300 lbs., no issue here. :yawn:

I have the TRD's and the only thing I noticed is that the back end sets slightly lower than the front. I don't know if it will settle more or not, but if I didnt pay 400 bucks with the install, I prob would not have even noticed it.

Dave

i had s-techs before i switched to coils...i had no problem with either.

$400 for install??? WTF!

damn.......let me guess, the dealer installed them?
I got a quote from my dealer for $500 just for install. I just laughed and hung up. For that much, ill learn with no experience!

trds no problems..and I measured as well.

I have the TRD's and the only thing I noticed is that the back end sets slightly lower than the front. I don't know if it will settle more or not, but if I didnt pay 400 bucks with the install, I prob would not have even noticed it.
I paid same, $399 for springs, including installation.

The springs actually do lower it 5mm more in back, as the TRD springs are 28mm lower for front and 33mm lower rear, than the stock springs. I've noticed it too, and don't know why they designed them that way, but don't let it bother me...at least not too much. :|

^^ The stocks are higher in the rear I believe though. It is mostly due to the larger cutout for the front fender, which makes it look that way.

TRD springs and shocks here...no problems...tho i wish i had adjustable...with my subs in the back, the rear looks very low...

I've got the Hotchkis springs and TRD shocks and struts, and no difference. I did have the TPS go off until I disabled it. Dealer said it was due to the Hotchkis springs, and not TRD. I think it was an easy excuse for him to blame the non TRD product???

The tech either knew jack s#!t or did not want to deal with it. The system monitors individual wheel speed, so if one is consistantly turning faster than the others the tire is deemed low and the light comes on. So obviously your springs have NOTHING to do with it. I would put money on a wire disconnected or the sensor damaged during install of the suspension peices.

I just held the sensor for 10 seconds and it flashed a few times and turned off all together. I just check my tire pressure evry week and not worry about it.

^^ The button in the glovebox? If that is what you pressed for 10 seconds, then you just reset it. If it did not come back on then it is operating normally.

Whew!! :clap: Glad to see that some people with the TRD's and no problems chimed in! Makes me a feel a heck of a lot better. Ordered the TRDs today from trdsparks.com. Supossed to be here by the end of the week :pray: ...can't wait to get em on.

Im gonna keep the stock shocks on there, I've heard that it shouldnt be too much of a prob with this little of a drop. You guys think I should let em settle for a while before having it aligned, or should I align it right away?? AND...about how long did it take to settle for you guys?? Thanks

i think mine took about a month... i haven't aligned mine yet... i see a little irregular wear on the tires but not too bad... i'll prolly get it done soon... trd sparks is a good company i got my springs from there... they were very fast...

You guys think I should let em settle for a while before having it aligned, or should I align it right away??
After installing TRD springs, the dealerships NEVER do an alignment, unless there's an immediate issue like pulling to one side. I did ask when they installed mine, and they said they've found it wasn't necessary, they've done a ton of them and haven't had any problems. Just thought you'd want to know, but I am a bit skeptical about changing springs without an alignment check.