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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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Very happy with this set. Just the right amount of drop without having to angle up driveways or worry about scraping.
Ride quality feels very close to stock, yet is flatter around corners.
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Front shock comparison


Rear shock comparison


Front spring comparison


Rear spring comparison


stock height


TRD height


Front installed


Rear installed


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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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Looks Awesome man!! Im going to get TRD Springs soon, I was thinking about shocks but what do they really do except stiffen the ride?
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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Looks great. How was the install? I got the springs/shocks since Nov., but theres over a foot of snow now so I don't think I'll be doing my install any time soon.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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that's hot as hell.
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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damn it looks nice but those tRds didnt lower it as much as i thought it would. U should have gotten Tein S for 20 bucks more
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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looks good
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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did you install yourself? if not, how much did you pay for installation, and did you get the supposed warranty?
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ScionTCTrav
Looks Awesome man!! Im going to get TRD Springs soon, I was thinking about shocks but what do they really do except stiffen the ride?
here's a quote from member hahaitzskippy that basically explains why:

"stock shocks are made for the height and the spring rate (stiffness) of the stock springs.

if you get aftermarket springs, your stance will be lower (shorter springs) and the spring rate will be higher than stock.

since your springs are shorter, that gives less distance for your shock to rebound; thus not allowing your shock to full extend and use all of its power to stop the bouncing.

to make this worse, the stiffer springs will make the shock work harder since stiffer spring needs a bigger force to stop it from moving.


the stock shocks setup will work on any springs. including the TRD. its just how well you treat the shocks"
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Looks like a good install. Are the gaps on all four sides the same? Some people have been posting that some sides will sit lower, or higher, or front or back, etc. Let me know.
Old Jan 31, 2005 | 04:17 AM
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now u just need some slightler fatter profile on those skinny ___ oem tires and your wheel gap will be perfecto! imho

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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Did you have fun compressing the spring to the teeth just to get the trds on? :D I have done the install too and those front struts can be fun! Good job on the install though
Old Jan 31, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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Is there anyway you could do a writeup on the instructions? I plan on doing the install soon when the snow clears up around here and a detailed writeup would be awesome. if not, just a list of tools you needed so i can see what i need.
Old Feb 1, 2005 | 04:01 AM
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looking good, wish i had the money for one of thems.
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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Heard they had sqeaking problems. Have you experienced this?
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 04:25 AM
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looksgood man, only got the springs for now, just waiting for the funds to get the shocks.
Old Mar 17, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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Anyone that needs their TC springs or shocks installed in S. Cali, I'll help you out for a small fee. Just email me at louish32@charter.net and we'll get started!
Old Mar 17, 2005 | 07:35 AM
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looks good but i like the tein drop better
Old Mar 17, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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good job. a clean, subtle drop.
Old Mar 17, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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Looks very good. Think I may that TRD setup also. Keep up the good work!
Old Mar 17, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Thanks you for posting pics of before and after. Looks good, but for my taste, now that I saw the drop on TRDs I may consider going with Tein. I would like just a little bit more drop! But your car look good, I admit!!! Keep up the good work!



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