08 xB Spring Install - Lots-O-Pics
11-13-2008, 03:42 PM
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Cant comment on the longevity of them since i only had them on for about 3 months before I traded the xB in for my X-Runner. The ride was just as smooth as stock when i had them on though.
12-27-2008, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tCTaco
Cant comment on the longevity of them since i only had them on for about 3 months before I traded the xB in for my X-Runner. The ride was just as smooth as stock when i had them on though.
great write up really helped thanks!
08-15-2009, 03:18 AM
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I took my NF210's to the shop where I work. Told the techs to leave me alone. I was done in 1 hour 32 minutes. I have never had an air wrench in my hand before. If I can do it anyone can do it.
Your write up ROCKED! Made me want to do it myself and save $$$. Thanks.
Your write up ROCKED! Made me want to do it myself and save $$$. Thanks.
10-06-2009, 01:17 AM
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OP, I have TRD strut and H-Tech springs on the front, but mine looks even lower than yours, I have OEM tires and rims, the top of tire really close to the bottom of fender, looking from horizontal on both side.
10-06-2009, 06:27 PM
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So I got the install finished - took longer than what most of you are saying, partially because I was working with hand tools only and partially cuz I hadn't been under a car in, oh, a few years.
In any case, it only took longer, it wasn't harder than I'd expected. Best part (2nd best part) is that I didn't have any left over parts when I was done! That's a first.
Best part is the way it looks - very nice. Ride is fine and I've only scraped a time or two on those insanely big speed bumps you find hidden in the shadows of parking lots.
Money well spent.
Thanks for the pics/instructions!
In any case, it only took longer, it wasn't harder than I'd expected. Best part (2nd best part) is that I didn't have any left over parts when I was done! That's a first.
Best part is the way it looks - very nice. Ride is fine and I've only scraped a time or two on those insanely big speed bumps you find hidden in the shadows of parking lots.
Money well spent.
Thanks for the pics/instructions!
02-08-2010, 05:16 AM
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Great write up. I pretty much only used it for the back cuz front is like the tC and I've done like 4-5 of those.
Took about 15mins for the back and like an hour at most to do the front but I had someone working the top and pulling the tires off front.
Did the Tein s-techs and the car looks so much better!
Took about 15mins for the back and like an hour at most to do the front but I had someone working the top and pulling the tires off front.
Did the Tein s-techs and the car looks so much better!
02-08-2010, 07:07 AM
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Will do tomorrow. I haven't taken off camera yet and too sleepy to do it now.lol 
I was going to go with the DF210 which are about the same drop but upon more research I found the stechs to be a little stronger so less of a chance to bottom out. Plus I have/had stechs on my old 05 tC, 08 tC, and old wifes 08 tC. Top quality.
I was going to go with the DF210 which are about the same drop but upon more research I found the stechs to be a little stronger so less of a chance to bottom out. Plus I have/had stechs on my old 05 tC, 08 tC, and old wifes 08 tC. Top quality.
02-08-2010, 03:47 PM
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Will do tomorrow. I haven't taken off camera yet and too sleepy to do it now.lol
I was going to go with the DF210 which are about the same drop but upon more research I found the stechs to be a little stronger so less of a chance to bottom out. Plus I have/had stechs on my old 05 tC, 08 tC, and old wifes 08 tC. Top quality.
I was going to go with the DF210 which are about the same drop but upon more research I found the stechs to be a little stronger so less of a chance to bottom out. Plus I have/had stechs on my old 05 tC, 08 tC, and old wifes 08 tC. Top quality.
02-09-2010, 04:06 AM
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Here's the s-techs before and after on stock steelies and tires. Not the best pics but I will try to get some better ones.
BEFORE
AFTER
FRONT GAP (less then two fingers)
BACK GAP (two fingers)
BEFORE
AFTER
FRONT GAP (less then two fingers)
BACK GAP (two fingers)
02-24-2010, 11:00 AM
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Okay guys, need a little advice before I dive too much into this. I bought some Eibach Sport-line springs (which from what I've read in this forum still gives you a nice combo of drop and comfort) and I was planning on pairing them with TRD shocks. Plan to also install Hotchkis sway bar kit and Tanabe Strut tower beam. SO... my question(s) is/are this, (1. How much of the bump stop am I gonna have to remove from the TRDs (if any) and how much will this create a camber? Still kind of new to all this mod stuff and I want to pretty much do it right the first time. HA (if that is possible)
02-24-2010, 09:11 PM
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Okay guys, need a little advice before I dive too much into this. I bought some Eibach Sport-line springs (which from what I've read in this forum still gives you a nice combo of drop and comfort) and I was planning on pairing them with TRD shocks. Plan to also install Hotchkis sway bar kit and Tanabe Strut tower beam. SO... my question(s) is/are this, (1. How much of the bump stop am I gonna have to remove from the TRDs (if any) and how much will this create a camber? Still kind of new to all this mod stuff and I want to pretty much do it right the first time. HA (if that is possible)
02-24-2010, 09:55 PM
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Don't know if you bought them used, haven't opened the box yet, or if they just don't include them anymore.
