Hey tanabeusa, i didn't cut the strut bump stops in the front, will that present a problem?

Hello Prototype_xB

It should not present a problem as long as the roads that you drive are not in poor condition, where large bumps or potholes can cause the suspension to prematurely hit the uncut factory bump stops. While not dangerous, it may cause unecessary discomfort while driving.

Cutting the bump stops is recommended. Cutting them to a proper length will maintain the ability for the bump stop to prevent dampeners from bottoming out, and allow greater travel for the lowered suspension to maintain the best ride quality.

Bump stops are a safety measure on the suspension to prevent the shocks from completely bottoming out. Very deep potholes and large bumps, if taken without caution could potentially cause this.

Vince, I really like that Xa. Well done.

Wow! That's a beauty :love:
I know what springs are going on my xA now.

i'm glad i found this post, i'm gonna be getting these for my echo's soon.

thanks for recommending them echo_b :bow:

Vince, how is the ride on your xA with the Tanabe's and where did you get them from?

Just as a visual comparison for anyone intrested in DF210's, here is a before and after picture:



BEFORE
https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y1...pe_xB/rims.jpg
AFTER
https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y1...ype_xB/box.jpg

the seem to give a lot of drop without coilovers........

Im on the same springs. LOVE THEM.
ride is bumpy in the back from what I hear but hey Im driving what do I care lol.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...ar5-24-051.jpg

i installed them today, did any of you use the black plastic coils that your supposed to wrap around the bottom few coils of the rear springs for noise reduction? just wondering cause i didn't, haven't noticed any wierd noise when i tested out the drive today

Handle great for springs, and the drop is impressive for springs. I've taken a few semi-long trips, and its not that bad traveling. Nothing un-expected with a lowered car.

https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y1...x05/051603.jpg

https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y1...5/a90beded.jpg

https://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y1...5/acac641b.jpg

I need to take new pictures...

Cya

did any of you guys get those g-tech bump stops with your kits? or did you all just cut the stock ones?

Thos 17s?
Hows the ride?

Thanks
Steven

I used a lil' of it on the bottom coil for the front strut springs against the strut to prevent wear and eventual rust on the bottom coil and left the rear alone, then i drove a few days and noticed the folding coils on the rear springs constantly "CLANKING" back together so i went back and installed the damper material and have yet to hear the clanking again.

nope, nor did i cut the stock ones :doh:

they should have came with the black plastic looking bumpstops . if not go back and cut your bumpstops unless you like riding on the bumbstops (aka bumpy bouncy ride all over)

i had the ones the Tanabes come with and they ripped in half down the side after a few months... i put on my stock bumpstops without cutting them and it works fine .. but i wonder if Tanabe sells them or if they can offer a replacement when this happens?

woooooo i got mine in the mail yesterday from ptuning.com. anybody have a pic of how they put the wrap on the springs?

hmmm maybe i don't hear any of this "clanking" because your xB's weigh more then my echo, i'll have to investigate further.

aireck --

luckily, we're recently here on scionlife now to see your post! That should never happen under normal driving conditions. Did someone install your springs for you, or did you hit a huge pothole?

We may be able to get replacement bumpstops. Nonetheless, if anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact us! info@tanabe-usa.com

Thanks xB owners for your tremendous support! We're having a hard time keeping those DF210's in stock!

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