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Old 05-25-2012, 06:53 AM
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According to my NON-Scientific testings, TRD springs have lost about 20% of their rate after two ventures off-road...
There have been numerous bottom-outs, full extensions, and everything in between during last two excursions. TRD provided smoother ride on gravel, but were completely overwhelmed by high speed off-camber driving, bottoming out more times than I wanted. Stock springs, I remember, performed well in off-camber situations, but completely rattled my teeth on gravel.
TRD springs are defenately hold their worth on road, but off-road they fall face down ...
So, Im getting meself some Megan springs with better struts/shocks(koni), with some spacers, I should be able to re-gain rediculous drop they offer.
Will see how they perform. 280/230LB/in vs 160/150Lb/in coils might just work.
I am ready for some serious teeth rattling...

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Old 05-25-2012, 05:42 PM
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Why would anyone want lowering springs for off road driving?
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Old 05-25-2012, 05:47 PM
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Why would anyone want lowering springs for off road driving?
Why would we want springs at all?
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Old 05-26-2012, 01:20 PM
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because bags are for groceries?
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If anything you would want more height for off road driving.
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Not necessary, look at WRC, they have height limits, yet they jump and drive like MAD...
Its all about right combo...
I'll find one, just I need time...
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