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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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Default TRD strut issues.

has anyone had any problems with theses?

because mine went out and ive only had them for two years.

the tech says it all checks out on the outside but he thinks its an internal problem. he is calling TRD tomorrow.

i am just curious if other people have had this problem or if i am a (un)lucky individual.
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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HAd then for one year so far, no problems.

What springs are you running?
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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TRD springs. and TRD shocks in the rear.
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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might just be a rare problem. SHould be covered by warranty because of having trd springs and not something aftermarket.
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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there is always a defective batch among the many. mine are two years old now and autocrossed over 15 times, hard. you never know i guess
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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i wouldnt tell them about the autocrossing ;)
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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i figured it was a defective batch.

do you think TRD's warrenty would cover it even though its past 12 months/12,000 mi? being that it just went out.

and i don't autocross either...
Old Oct 12, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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I dont know much about trds warranty. I thought anything on the car from trd would fall under the scion warranty as well. Not sure tho.
Old Oct 13, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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i was basing the warrenty info off of TRD's website...

either way im just crossing my fingers.
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im sure they'll be nice and replace it anyway
Old Oct 13, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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Who installed them, If the dealer did they should be covered under your cars warrenty
Old Oct 13, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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yeah it was dealer installed.
Old Oct 13, 2006 | 03:10 AM
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you should be fine since your dealer install it..they should cover it for you.
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nope. TRD said it was out of warrenty. but the dealership was nice enough to hook me up with some stock struts.
Old Oct 14, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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stock ones are okay, did you still keep the trd struts?
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How many miles are on them or your car?
Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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i had around 37k on them. yeah i still have the struts.
Old Oct 14, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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Kind of a stupid question, but now do you know when your shocks go out?
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a very bouncy ride.
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