well first i lowered it on gen 1 factory springs. it only dropped about .5 inches, then i bought some k-sport springs for a gen1 xb. we put them on and it dropped 2 inches in the front and 3 inches in the rear.


rear after drop

front after drop

 

You have PM on posting pics.

 

so last night we test fitted trd 18" carmy wheels and the fit with no rubbing at all. the only down fall is the 215-35-18 rubber that was on there. i plan on running 225-40-18 rubber.

 

Looks nice!!!! How comee you just didnt get springs for the 2ND GEN since you have the 2ND GEN? Is it cheaper to get the 1ST GEN springs? Just wondering.

 

since the xB2 is 700lbs heavier i cant imagine thats a good idea. or safe.

 

Ya thats true LOL!!!

 

It's actually about 600lbs., which means that the xB2 weighs 25% more than the xB1. The 1st-Gen springs weren't designed to carry so much extra weight all the time, and when fully loaded the 2nd-Gen has a GVWR of just over 4000lbs.

The fully loaded xB1 GVWR is in the 3000lbs. range, so as long as there are no passengers or cargo I would think the xB1 springs might be marginally OK, I just wouldn't want them on there if I were driving around with the responsibility of 3-4 more lives in my car, or if my daily routine included carrying much cargo weight.

BTW, are you still on the stock shocks & struts? They certainly weren't designed to be compressed 2-3 inches before any suspension travel begins. I imagine they will need to be replaced very soon, if you haven't already.

Just curious... why not purchase springs or coilovers that were designed for the xB2 to begin with?

 

Thats what i was wondering LOL!!!

 

this is on the same level as cutting coils off a spring....

 

the closest drop for gen 2 springs was like 250, and i only spent 140

as far as everyone else's worries i am the only one in my car like 98% of the time and i dont carry anything in the car. i can see the concerns but it almost sounds like you guys drank a lot of haterade before you got on here? but that might just be me?

i am on stock shocks and struts. the fronts are good but i am looking for shorter rear shocks for the rear.

 

cutting coils is totally different. that wouldnt even work if you cut the coil, it wouldn't sit in the pocket right.

 

oh i was just curious why you guys never hated on Randode when he slammed the hell out of his first Gen 2. on 1st gen springs???????

 

I hate everyone... So merry christmas!

 

randode has a gen2?

 

Fixed it for you!!! He also had a 1st gen. His 1st gen is in California now, IIRC.

And to the OP, if you go to his thread, people did say stuff about using 1st gen springs on the 2nd gen xB. I'm sure it's all fine and dandy! I know people with xB TRD springs on their xA. Their car has yet to blow up and emplode the earth.

 

It is just you.

No hating allowed, with Scion it's all one love!

You posted something that as fellow xB owners and modders we worried about for you, and expressed our concern. Your drop looks great, and since you usually drive solo I'm sure it's not that big of a deal. I wouldn't worry about it unless it feels unstable or wallows around on uneven pavement or bumps.

 

I am not hating just didnt know how much the lowering stuff for a 2ND GEN cost because i have a first gen and i dont really care what you used just wondering how the ride and other stuff was since you use 1ST GEN parts LOL!!!! NO HATEADE HERE LOL!!!! I thought it looked nice LOL!!!!

 

randode has gen 1 gold line as many other people and never heard any promblems anyway ecobox what % of tint you got? 20% all around???

 

quote="RMS"]What a day, like Randy has spare time in the middle of a major bag job, he finds a way to fit me in on a Sunday. Thanks Dude!

This was just my camera phone, more pics soon.

Ummm, what are you doing to my car?


Eric had to jump in, thank you also!


Final pic, oh and I got some 18's.


So thanks Randode, Eric and Moonray! That was a blast today and I love the results!

Springs are Gen1 xB Goldlines[/quote]

 

the tint is 15% on all the windows. it is a lil darker in back b/c it is laid over the factory privacy glass.