minter66

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Tires were worn out so I decided to go for an alignment before getting new ones.

It was aligned, dealership didn't mention any problems, so I go get new Kumho Ecsta ASX's installed.

Still pulling to the right. Go back a second, and today now a third time and dealership now says my struts are bent and the camber is out of whack. Right rear tire is sticking out at an angle while the rest are flush with the wheel well.

Good news: Free re-alignment
Bad news: I must now replace my struts.

Apparently the previous owner did not replace them at 70,000 miles as Scion suggests.

I have 126,000 miles on it running on TRD springs.

Question: TRDsparks has the TRD struts full set for $500.32 shipped.

Is there any noticeable ride difference from stock to TRD struts?

I am one of those guys who likes the ride rough. I didn't cut the bumpstops when I put my TRD springs in because I read that it returned the ride to stock quality.

I am open to suggestions. Stealership wanted $1147.00 to install stock struts.

I have a 4 post 2 ton lift and already did my springs, so I don't mind doing the struts (same procedure essentially)

Thoughts?

Appreciate you guys in advance, I don't post much as I don't have any problems with my 05', best car I have ever had. Only thing I have replaced since I bought it in March 2009 was a MAF sensor...these cars are great!

TL:DR : See bolded section

TheQuietThings

The only question I see here, is are the TRD struts different from OEM?

My answer; slightly.

Worth the difference in price of an OEM strut for daily driving? No.

minter66

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Thank you for replying. Would it be advisable to just go ahead with Tokico Blue HP Series Struts?

I've heard people like those more than OEM?

I can get them shipped for just about the same price (+/- $5)