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Tein S-Techs or Skunk2 Springs ?????????

Old May 3, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Default Tein S-Techs or Skunk2 Springs ?????????

Hi Guys I m having hard time deciding between the skunk2 or the tein s-techs. My main concern is which one will offer a better ride while still getting me lower. Your Thoughts would greatly be appreciated
Old May 3, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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get s-techs.
Old May 3, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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get tein s-techs dey good and u'll love da drop
Old May 3, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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I thought skunk2 were supposed to be good are the teins really that much better?
Old May 3, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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skunk2 might be a stiffer ride than the teins here, and the teins will drop you lower than the skunk2s. i personally like tein as a company, so that's why i went with htechs.
your call.
Old May 3, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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S-Techs. Best money i ever spent on suspension in my life and I have had them all, Progress, H&R, Eibach, Skunk 2, Sprint.... The ride on my xA dramatically got smoother and better but more supportive in the corners and also about 2" lower.
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I've had S-Techs on my xB for a few years now and havn't had a problem yet. Only scraped once.
Old May 4, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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whats the best place to buy the s-techs?
Old May 4, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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Will I need an Alignment after I install theses?
Old May 4, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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i'd say talk to JSCSpeed on classifieds. i got my htechs from them for a great price shipped.

as for alignment, i'd say wait for a while for the springs to settle (a month or two) and then get an alignment.
Old May 4, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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yes you will need an algnment anytime you take off your tires basically.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=196908

hopupracing does price matches as well.

trdsparks.com

shop around for the best price. best thing is to look through the sales section under classifieds. good luck! ima try to get some s-techs later on as well.
Old May 5, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by drivinkrn
yes you will need an algnment anytime you take off your tires basically.
Well, at least every time you take your suspension apart...
Old May 5, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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i say go with tein s techs
Old May 6, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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Thanks for all the advice i ordered The Tein S-techs and I hope they will be here friday I will install Saturday. I will try and post pics before and after
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haha sweet!
Old May 11, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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Here is my car after lowering it with the Tein S-techs. Install went smooth and Im really happy with the results. Thanks again for the advice
Old May 11, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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Here is my car after lowering it with the Tein S-techs. Install went smooth and Im really happy with the results. Thanks again for the advice

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sweet ride man sits pretty flush!
Old May 12, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Nice drop. What size rims and tires are those?
Old May 13, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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There 215/35/18 Thanks
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