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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Default Any pics of TC with stock rims and just TRD springs?

ANYONE HAVE A PIC OF THEIR TC WITH TRD SPRINGS ON THEIR STOCK 17'' RIMS! CAN ANYONE POST PICS!
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...726&start=4940
I just posted mine here.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=39485
This thread is dedicated for people to show off there TC's on different springs.

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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Looks very good on TRD lip.
off-topic but how is the ride on trd spring?
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Originally Posted by ahs2m2
off-topic but how is the ride on trd spring?
Almost like stock. The TRD drop is minimal, so they don't wear your shocks/struts out quickly. (Unless you have crappy roads. )
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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How much is the drop?
I am not sure if its the lip kit, the drop on this picture looks much lower.
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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This is me riding on TRD suspension and stockies:

Sorry I don't have a clean side-on pic. But yeah, I have the TRD springs. I also have the TRD shocks/struts and bars. The drop is just about right. I don't even have a lip kit and I still scrape the front of my bumper sometimes when I am coming out of driveways. Any more of a drop would just be too much.



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I have pics to let me see if I can find them
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Where do you guys buy your trd suspension and how much is it?
Its really tempting.
Old Oct 8, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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I got mine at the dealer and paid an arm and a leg. I wanted the parts and labor to be fully warrantied, plus I don't have the tools to do that kinda work on my own. I've done some of my own engine mods, but the full suspension package was done by Toyota.
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www.trdsparks.com
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Originally Posted by ahs2m2
How much is the drop?
1.25" all-around. Here's mine with TRD Springs/Stock Struts...

I'm on 18s though. I highly recommend trdsparks.com!! They are great!! 'Nuff said.
Old Oct 8, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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Mine only cost $200 installed.
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hey jdub86: where did u get yours for $200
Old Oct 8, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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so its just the springs? How about the shocks?
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Shocks are more pricey. I think it's worth it though. Feels great.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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How long can you go without shocks/struts if you just get a TRD drop? I live in NC and the roads are pretty good around here..



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