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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Are there specific struts to use for a lowered tc???
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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trd, tokico, koni...
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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^yeah those are the only 3 brand struts out there. tokico may cost less than the other 2 but they require a little bit of modification. also what springs are you on?
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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hey what modification is required with tockio HP's????
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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someone on here posted a DIY install and said that he had to cut something off of the stock strut. but i can't seem to find the tread right now.
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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it's actually my buddy's tc so i don't know what springs he has but its on 18s and they're really tucked and i guess he wore out the stock struts out quickly and now the ride sucks so thats why im postin this for him...what kind of modification is required for the tokico???
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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It's the Koni struts that require modification, not the Tokico. Just get TRD. Perfect drop in replacement. No worries or hassle.
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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^is it really. hmm i got flipped around then.
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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okay lol bc i just installed my tokicos 2 weeks ago. I knew the konis needed modification though. Just making sure.
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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and here i was thinking that it was the tokico that needed that. ^how do the struts feel for daily driving and when you go over speed bumps?
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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so the trds are meant for a dropped tc then??? how's the ride quality vs the others??
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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TRDs are best matched with TRD springs but they'll work with any other lowering springs
Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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cool.....thanks for the help
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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Tokico HP ftw
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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I will go with the TRD set up.
Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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im going with the trd set up and 18s.. then a lip kit and there should be no rubbing
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AcidDrop
someone on here posted a DIY install and said that he had to cut something off of the stock strut. but i can't seem to find the tread right now.

http://www.club-tc.com/forums/suspen...k-install.html
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