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Old 03-09-2008, 09:42 PM
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Are there specific struts to use for a lowered tc???
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trd, tokico, koni...
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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?
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hey what modification is required with tockio HP's????
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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.
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Old 03-09-2008, 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???
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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.
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^is it really. hmm i got flipped around then.
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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.
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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?
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so the trds are meant for a dropped tc then??? how's the ride quality vs the others??
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TRDs are best matched with TRD springs but they'll work with any other lowering springs
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cool.....thanks for the help
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Tokico HP ftw
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I will go with the TRD set up.
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im going with the trd set up and 18s.. then a lip kit and there should be no rubbing
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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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