i don't wanna go to big on this one but i need something in the way of suspension and braking before i do anymore performance mods. i was thinking Tokico struts ( i already have TRD springs) would their be any problem there. also how are they? Hotchkis sways front and rear. and for brakes i was thinking of just upgrading my pads and rotors, and possibly lines. do those sound like worth while investments or should i change my plan.

 

Hotchkis sways are absolutely awesome, so far everyone who has ridden in my car bought them after! I also have a TRD Drop and stock struts, still at that - it handles amazingly.

For brakes it sounds like your best bet would be a stoptech stage 2 kit like this one:
http://customizemyscion.com/store/in...&products_id=1

Slotted rotors, upgraded pads, and lines. comes with fluid too. Soon as i have the cash thats what ill be buying, they also come in drilled, or drilled and slotted.

 

i have tokico struts along with TRD lowering springs and i love the setup.. i can't tell u how much of a difference the tokicos made by themselves b/c everything was installed at once.. but i cant complain about a thing. the ride is only slightly harsher than stock but body roll is almost totally eliminated (i also have TRD rear sway and greddy front/rear strut bars)

 

word thanks for the input guys im real stoked to get it all now

 

with the stage 2 brake kit is it front rotors only?

 

No, it's a set of 4. Here's a better pic... http://trdsparks.com/displayparts.ph...&parts_id=1143

Unless you plan on doing any auto x-ing, I don't think you'll need the front and rear sways and the SS brake lines.
(If you're leaning towards SS lines that is.) A rear sway bar is a definite must. I upgraded my rotors and pads
for a little over $320. Search the 'net and look around.

 

how hard is it to install the front sway and what would a big benefit if ss lines be?

 

The front sway IS harder than the rear... my mechanic was able to get it in there under an hour. I would reccomend a lift to do the front although hotchkis says you can do it in your driveway.

SS lines are really not a huge benefit - more of a security feature. Having them you can trust your breaks not to fail on you.

 

Yeah, you have to drop the sub frame in order to install the front sway. PITA.
SS brake lines are only functional if you plan to do some auto-xing. They are
not really worth it on DD IMHO.