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jonmach12
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| Posted: 5/25/08 10:18AM Post subject: Question regarding lowing... can anyone help? |
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| I just had 20's installed on my xB.... Now when I drive I it almost feels like i'm driving a LARGE car. I feel real high off the ground. Does anyone know if I can lower it keeping the 20's and if so what brand of springs would work best? And how much to lower it..... |
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CIONIDE
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| Posted: 5/25/08 10:51AM Post subject: |
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OK, so your wheels are 20x7.5 with +40 offset, right?
What size tires are you running? |
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jonmach12
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| Posted: 5/25/08 10:55AM Post subject: |
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| 20x7.5 225/30/20 |
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CIONIDE
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| Posted: 5/25/08 11:21AM Post subject: |
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Your overall wheel/tire diameter is only about 1/2" larger than stock, which means your seat sits 1/4" higher.
That being said, I recommend everybody get rid of the stock springs. Personally I recommend the Tanabe NF210's. If you check out this thread, you will see why:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=206857
The drop is 1" front and 1.7" rear. These springs would be especially good with 20's due to the improvement in ride quality that they offer. Here are some pictures of NF210's with 20x8.5 +40 wheels , with tires that are just a little bit taller than yours.
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=3257036 |
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jonmach12
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| Posted: 5/25/08 11:23AM Post subject: |
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| Thanks...very helpful info |
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jonmach12
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| Posted: 5/25/08 11:24AM Post subject: |
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| I'll look to see who has them and for how much |
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CIONIDE
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| Posted: 5/25/08 11:29AM Post subject: |
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Cheapest price:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__Scion-xB-08-TANABE-Springs-Suspension-Low-Drop-NF210-BB_W0QQitemZ290198736639QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3756.m20.l1116 |
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jonmach12
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| Posted: 5/25/08 11:34AM Post subject: |
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| looking at those threads..... Tanabe should hire you |
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CIONIDE
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| Posted: 5/25/08 11:37AM Post subject: |
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| I'd be happy if they gave me a free front strut bar. |
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