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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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hey im interested in getting the TRD struts to put my hotchkis springs on. i want a lil better handling but dont want the ride of coil overs. who has the TRD struts and how do u like them and how do they differ from factory struts.
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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i want a lil better handling but dont want the ride of coil overs.
Bust out with a Rear Sway along with the Struts and you'll notice quite a bit of difference in the ride over OEM suspension.
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 06:26 AM
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i have TRD struts/shocks with progress springs and the ride feels overall more stable and not so bouncy, but there is still alot of play. ^ like said above a rear sway will make a big difference.
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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i have the TRD rear sway. love it made a decent bit of difference. i just want less bounce in my suspension. so TRD struts with hotchkis springs with the TRD rear sway should be perfect?
Old Oct 22, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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perfect is a matter of opinion...
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ok well better handling but no coilovers.
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TRD shocks will make your ride better than stock shocks and last longer, or you can also get TEIN basic coilovers for a little bit more.
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Originally Posted by AcidDrop
TRD shocks will make your ride better than shock shocks and last longer, or you can also get TEIN basic coilovers for a little bit more.
better then shock shocks? and he said he doesnt want coilovers..........
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i meant stock shocks, good looking out LOL.
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yea i hear the tein basics ride are actually decent for coilovers. but i can get the TRD struts for like $450 bucks. the tein basics are more than double that. i already have my springs and my rear sway bar.
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Go with the struts. You can't go wrong w/ getting them.
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alright cool thanks dude will do.
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