Hey guys, I have a 2013 scion xB completely stock. The only thing I upgraded was the wheels, I have tC2 18" rims, on some Yokohama avids . those tires grip nice! but I was wondering , how can I improve my cars handling? I don't want coilovers or lowering springs, yet. i like the ride comfort, even tho its kindda rough with 18" rims, at times.
i, not sure if 2013 xBs have a rear sway bar?
anyway, what would give me better handling? should i add strut bars? braces? swaybars? upgrade ball joints? tie rod ends? im new to the Scion community , im a Honda guy lol. im like 99% convinced that the best way to go is coilovers with dampening adjustment, but i wanna see if any of u guys tried something else before messing with the OEM struts
thanx in advance!

 

You can improve your ride with a TRD rear sway bar. TRD lowering springs work great as it doesn't compromise ride quality all that much and helps with handling and looks. Install both of those and you've got a very fun machine to go along with your good tires.

 

If you don't want to lower then you are looking at the usual, front strut tower, rear sway, or front and rear sway from Hotchkis, there are also under chassis braces available from TB Performance for front, mid, and a rear upper shock bar.

 

The TRD sway bar is the best mod for the xB if you don't want to lower it, but still want to improve handling. If you have deep pockets, the TRD lsd will also help in a big way.

 

thanx guys for the replies. guess ill start with the Sway bars and some strut tower bars. Does anyone have the Tanabe NF-210 lowering springs on there xB?

 

Before going to coilovers, I had the hotchkis springs and front and rear sway bar set on it.

Felt like a different car in the twisties!

 

Looks like im going with Hotchkis sway bars. Maybe Tanabe lowering springs, still debating on that. Thanx guys