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Oct 27, 2008 | 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan110987

ive had mine stock struts on s-techs for about 35k miles or so... and i live in houston bumpy roads... they are fine..

X2, I went 20k on my STechs and never had any problems with the shocks.

With that said, get TRD or H&R. Make use out of the drop. Stechs have a terrible spring rate, and you'll just end up hurting overall handling.

Oct 27, 2008 | 07:46 PM

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With that said, get TRD or H&R. Make use out of the drop. Stechs have a terrible spring rate, and you'll just end up hurting overall handling.

same here, I love my drop but very unsure with the Stechs.

all together it was around 200. look around for someone to intall them, local forums, there are some good people here that can help im sure. [/quote]

Oct 27, 2008 | 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Yanki01

hotchkis from http://www.showstoppersusa.com/index...ath=51_132_134.

free shipping.

Oct 28, 2008 | 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by americandesi

You will void your warranty if you drop your car.

If thats not a problem get the TRDs, they, look good and dont make your car all bump and rough.

haha.
wrong.

warranty is only voided if the dealer can prove whatever broke did so because of an aftermarket part that you installed.

Oct 28, 2008 | 06:37 PM

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rsdubya

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Get the Tanabe DF210's. I love mine. Rides comfortable and looks great!

Nov 30, 2008 | 07:12 PM

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do it! clean that wheel gap up!

Nov 30, 2008 | 09:37 PM

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andrewhoha

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can someone post a link for the TRD springs?

Nov 30, 2008 | 11:26 PM

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AGTC85

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uh oh.....

Nov 30, 2008 | 11:31 PM

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anyone know of a place in orange county that will install trds for cheap

Nov 30, 2008 | 11:34 PM

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im pretty sure someone on this forum will do it for lunch and some drinks. ____ if i lived there i would do it for you.

Nov 30, 2008 | 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie

Quote:

Originally Posted by americandesi

You will void your warranty if you drop your car.

If thats not a problem get the TRDs, they, look good and dont make your car all bump and rough.

haha.
wrong.

warranty is only voided if the dealer can prove whatever broke did so because of an aftermarket part that you installed.

I noticed lately that forum members would rather state anything they do will void their warranty than be helpful. As far as I know, even a "bumper to bumper" warranty does not cover suspension components that would fail due to wear. Example would be springs will eventually fail due to metal fatigue, including bushings on your sway bar and play in the ball joints. That being said, putting dropped springs on your car would not prevent them replacing your rotating assembly if a oil galley was not properly drilled at the factory.