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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Default Worth putting stock springs back on for winter?

Just wondering what you guys think.

I have TRD springs on it right now. I have a set of snows on steelies for winter.

Do you think its worth the added 1" or so ground clearance for the snowy season or you think it would really not make that much of a differnece considering the price of getting the springs swapped twice.

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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Not worth the hassle at all IMO. Especially with the TRD drop (which is pretty much the least).
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Not worth it because you can break even reparing the cars problems in the spring time with the money you charged to plow the streets with the TRD plow system. :D
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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I tried to plow the driveway this past winter...



Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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P.S You wanna make some good money. Get hotchkiss lowering springs, winter tires, and a Kaminari front. That'l blow some skirts!


I'm just teasing. Take em off if you can because you don't want to take any chances. Anything could happen, better to be safe than sorry.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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yeah, seriously not worth it, i got my trd springs and struts installed just before the last snow of the season and i did just fine.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
I tried to plow the driveway this past winter...



AAAHHH HAHAHA! YES! YES! LOVE IT! HES SERIOUS LOOK AT THE SNOW BUILD UP ON THE LOWER GRILL AND SIDE BUMPER SCOOPS!

Man..... great way to start the day. Best SL pic ever!
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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Ya, that pic was after I got stuck trying to get up the driveway (no way to get a run at it) after about 8" or so. Shoveling FTL.

More shenanigans from that day:
http://files.allankintz.com/thumbnails.php?album=17
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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lol. FWD cars are horrible for winter driving.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Well FWD isn't so bad... just not great with 6-8" of snow.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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yeah, trust me, my tc handles the snow better than my grandpa's v8 dakota 4x2. driving in that in the snow was such a pain.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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ok they stay on!

and ya i prefer FWD in the snow as well, even tho its not really as much "fun"
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i put my hotchkis springs on right before the first snow this year. but now that i have the rs-1 lip on the front i do plan to take that off before the snow falls.
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