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what shocks go good with tein stechs?

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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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i just received my springs yesterday, looking to install them soon. just wondering what shocks go good, so maybe i'll wait for the install til i get the shocks.
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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The only aftermarket shocks available for the tC are the TRD ones.
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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i see. does anyone have that set up. s-techs with trd shocks? how is it? or should i just wait for some other shocks to come out
Old Mar 18, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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i have the tein s-tech's with the trd struts/shocks...the ride is really good... but ofcourse the big bumps are a lil harsh... i was really surprised how comfortable the ride was since the drop was so low... alot of people don't like the shocks cause they aren't adjustable but if u r just using it for daily driving it's fine... I'm also running 18's so 17's should be more comfortable i guess
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is any company plannin adjustable shocks?
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^none that i know of, but teins makes adjustable coilovers
Old Mar 19, 2005 | 03:08 AM
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yea i know that just thought it would be cheaper if a company made shocks
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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i got the s-techs but now all im waiting for is shocks to come out... dont want a rough ride... should i wait for some shocks come out??? or just put the springs on with the stock shocks? or just buy the trd shocks??? and wheres the best(cheapest) place to purchase the trds shocks?
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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trdsparks.com or newscionparts.com is the cheapest places.
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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there are more companies that makes shocks now

tokiko is one and there is koni now too
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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im going 2 get the tokico struts when i get my s tech's there 369.00 shipped on ebay ive heard good things about them with s techs
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